How would you react to this?

**mynameis** · 15th November 2007, 21:57

Just a few things mate:

Has the deal been finalised and contract signed?

Have you received the money in full?

If the answer is yes and yes and the date is set for 7th of Dec then do as posted by people above.

The house is your's till the 7th of Dec and they have not sought permission from you to place an ad on TradeMe. Especially if you would potentially have people coming around your house.

However if things haven't been finalised then you might wanna be a bit more diplomatic with your dealings as you would not want the deal to fall.

Having said that, who would advertise for rent until they are 100% sure to buy so I'd give them the hard word. Some people's ethics have gone down the drain these days.

Good luck!

**Lteejay** · 16th November 2007, 06:24

All of the above man. It is not unreasonable to tell them to Fuck Off until Dec 7th. Checky little fuckers.

**Finn** · 16th November 2007, 06:39

Give me the real estate agents number and I'll tell them to go fuck themselves free of charge. Please?

I sold a house once and the buyers (2 adults & 3 kids) arrived from overseas 1 day early and had nowhere to stay. I guess they could have gone to a hotel but they seemed nice so they stayed with us for the last night. Gave me a chance to show them the house.

**Nasty** · 16th November 2007, 06:47

The new owners are being total pratts .. they can not legally have it advertised for sale as they do not own it. They are legally obliged to buy, it is hard to back out once unconditional. I would complain to trademe and get it withdrawn and ask them politely to bug off until the sale is complete. This behaviour gives landlords a bad name ...

**scumdog** · 16th November 2007, 06:55

Could you send me a pic of your bike TonyB - I want to buy it and have another buyer who could be keen on getting it off me who wants to know what it looks like...

Seeing as how you're so nice and cooperative an' all

**judecatmad** · 16th November 2007, 07:11

Originally Posted by TonyB

Today, the Purchasers rang and left a message say that our house, which we still own, are living in, and will not be handing over the keys for until December 7, is now advertised on TradeMe as a rental. There are some extra photo's in there that they could only have taken when they bought their parents through.

We are now going to have to keep the place tidy while trying to pack to leave, so that prospective renters can look through the house.

How would you feel?

I'd tell them to stick it up their arses. Your house still, you'll keep it as you want to - tidy, untidy, clean, dirty - your house, your choice.

As for prospective renters looking through your house - they can stick it up their arses sideways! No way are a bunch of strangers traipsing through a house not yet owned by the people advertising it. Not only do these people then know the hours you keep, but they get to have a jolly good look at all your stuff in the process.......

The new owners can have renters look through as of 7th Dec and no sooner. If they've got any issues with that, they can speak to your lawyer.....

My 2c worth.

**davereid** · 16th November 2007, 07:19

Let anyone who wants have a look through. Promise it to the roughest looking one, and take his $$ deposit. Tell him you will leave the keys under the mat on the 7th, and do it.

**boomer** · 16th November 2007, 07:20

give me the trade me listing.. i'll learn 'em

**TonyB** · 16th November 2007, 09:05

Thanks for your comments guys.
We had the chance to sleep on it, and have chilled out a fair bit. Realistically, with MrsB and I being pretty easy going people, if they had asked we would have said yes. So I rang them this morning and talked it through with the wife. I made it clear that we weren't happy that they had listed our house without asking, and she was very apologetic. Quite frankly, she sounded too damn cute for me to stay angry with any way

Given the time of year etc I can see why she panicked a bit and put it on the net before confirming with us. They are going to meet any prospective renter and approve them before brining them through. At least one of us will be here to let them in, because there is no way we're leaving keys out or anything.

So its all sorted. Kids, the moral of the story is 'ASK FIRST'
No I won't be putting up the link- why draw more attention to it? Plus as far as I'm concerned its sorted, and I don't want anyone pissing them off on 'my behalf'.

**pzkpfw** · 16th November 2007, 11:52

Start a P lab.

You'll make some extra cash in the mean-time.

**Tank** · 16th November 2007, 13:41

Let people view it - get them interested, then tell 'em you are moving because the land was an old dump and there are dangerous levels of arsenic in the soil.

Make sure all neighbours / friends etc etc hear about it so house values there plummet.

Go back 6 months time and buy the house back for 1/2 what they paid.

**discotex** · 16th November 2007, 19:01

Originally Posted by TonyB

They are going to meet any prospective renter and approve them before brining them through. At least one of us will be here to let them in, because there is no way we're leaving keys out or anything.

You are being rather helpful. Wish I could find a vendor like you

If I were you I'd be asking a fee for any viewing prior to settlement. Remember that this is an investment property to them and they are making money by not having to wait to advertise and allow people though. I'd take a week's rent off them (which they should be happy to give you) if I was in your shoes regardless of whether I actually minded or not.

Unless otherwise specified in the contract the only obligation you have is to allow a pre-settlement inspection to confirm the house is in the condition you agreed to i.e. chattels etc are still there.

Everyone is cheeky when it comes to property (buyers and vendors alike) and my advice is generally don't give an inch more than you have to unless it gets you something in return. Early access like this should demand a higher purchase price or other compensation for the vendor. Conversely as a buyer I expect a quick cash settlement with no fucking around should earn me a lower purchase price. Etc, etc etc.

**Grub** · 16th November 2007, 21:40

I would ...
- let the lawns grow, don't weed the garden
- leave plenty of rubbish all over the lawn and paths
- leave one of the kid's dirty nappies on the bathroom floor
- fry chips and burn them, then leave the fat in the pot on the stove
- get one of the kids pencils and dot the wallpaper so it looks like mould
- borrow a neighbourhood old car, take the wheels off and put it on blocks on the front lawn
Then allow renters to view