Plumps
2018-04-18 22:24:18
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Hello,
we have bought a house built in 1920. The construction method was stated as [Massivbau] in the exposé.
The walls are probably all covered with drywall, and insulation has been applied on the outside. For us laypeople, it was therefore not apparent that it might be a different construction. Now we have removed drywall and plaster from one interior wall, and timber framing appeared underneath. According to the neighbors, the exterior walls are probably made of clay and are also very thick. Since we did not want to buy a timber-framed house, my question now is whether anything can still be done here. The contract has already been signed; payment has not yet been made.
Kindly, we have already received the key so that we can start, but now we had to realize that the renovation effort is considerably greater than planned.
Is there a chance to reduce the purchase price due to the information in the exposé because of false statement/fraud?
Or must a buyer recognize such things? The seller extensively renovated the house a few years ago; I think he was therefore aware. Insulation was applied on the outside, heating and electrical systems were installed.
Regards, Frank
we have bought a house built in 1920. The construction method was stated as [Massivbau] in the exposé.
The walls are probably all covered with drywall, and insulation has been applied on the outside. For us laypeople, it was therefore not apparent that it might be a different construction. Now we have removed drywall and plaster from one interior wall, and timber framing appeared underneath. According to the neighbors, the exterior walls are probably made of clay and are also very thick. Since we did not want to buy a timber-framed house, my question now is whether anything can still be done here. The contract has already been signed; payment has not yet been made.
Kindly, we have already received the key so that we can start, but now we had to realize that the renovation effort is considerably greater than planned.
Is there a chance to reduce the purchase price due to the information in the exposé because of false statement/fraud?
Or must a buyer recognize such things? The seller extensively renovated the house a few years ago; I think he was therefore aware. Insulation was applied on the outside, heating and electrical systems were installed.
Regards, Frank