broy Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I dont think your roofs too bad at all but obviously when negotiatingon price you should appear convinced that the ridge needs redoing,chimneys need rebuilt, gutters straightening, demossing some slates replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 [quote user="broy"]I dont think your roofs too bad at all but obviously when negotiating on price you should appear convinced that the ridge needs redoing, chimneys need rebuilt, gutters straightening, demossing some slates replaced. [/quote]In which case if the seller has any sense, and in my experience the French are very shrewd in this respect, they will suggest (politely or otherwise) that you should instead be looking for a new build house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelter Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 [quote user="broy"]I dont think your roofs too bad at all but obviously when negotiatingon price you should appear convinced that the ridge needs redoing,chimneys need rebuilt, gutters straightening, demossing some slates replaced. [/quote]Just got news that my offer (20% below the, already reasonable, asking price) was accepted! That should give me enough funds to fix that chimney :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broy Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broy Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Chancer, if you think french house sellers are shrewd I pity you. I think its more likely you spend too much time online (3599 posts!) and are a gullible pigeon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 [quote user="broy"]Chancer, if you think french house sellers are shrewd I pity you. I think its more likely you spend too much time online (3599 posts!) and are a gullible pigeon.[/quote]3600 now [:)]Thank you for your pity and comments on my character.I wouldnt dream of commenting on yours, and la Politesse would prevent me but your posting speaks volumes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broy Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 My character is quite low quality unfortunately and I'm probably worthy of a bit of pity as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Good luck with it Skelter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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