BTL House converted into 2 flats

[winston_s 1]

Hi 

I am thinking of buying a house that has been converted into two flats.  The estate agent has only listed photos and video footage of one of the flats . I asked for a viewing and was told that due to the tenant working with vulnerable adults that I could not see the flat until my offer was accepted.  It seems strange to make an offer on a property I haven't viewed.

Has anyone else had this experience?

[Mark Rocks 24]

Hi Winston

Just wondering whether the estate agent has given you the opportunity to view the property yet?

Mark

[winston_s 1]

Hi Mark

We were able to see the ground floor flat but not upstairs. There were a few issues with the property. We've had an offer accepted on another house, also converted into two flats,  that in my opinion is a better investment. 

Cheers

Winston

[julia urquhart 155]

Whilst I understand the agents viewpoint I don't believe anyone should buy a property without seeing it first - mind you plenty seem to at auction!

 

[EvolutionBlogger 60]

On 11/18/2020 at 5:55 PM, winston_s said:

Hi 

I am thinking of buying a house that has been converted into two flats.  The estate agent has only listed photos and video footage of one of the flats . I asked for a viewing and was told that due to the tenant working with vulnerable adults that I could not see the flat until my offer was accepted.  It seems strange to make an offer on a property I haven't viewed.

Has anyone else had this experience?

Normally, if you aren't allowed to see a property, the vendor is hiding something. 95% of people won't buy without viewing, so why stop people from viewing?

If the vendor wanted, he could find a way to get people to view. He could hold an open house when the vendor is out of the property.