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Hi again,

As a property buyer, let's say I visit an existing resale property with an agent (e.g. HDB flat, private condo) and I really like the place and am keen to purchase it from the owners, but there are some outstanding flaws or defects (e.g. windows unable to be closed completely, cabinet doors unable to be locked and the keys are missing, aircon filters have not been changed for more than 1 year etc).

Can I request that the existing owners of that property rectify such flaws or defects first on their own (i.e. forking out the required $$ from their own pockets), before i proceed with the actual purchase?

What is the usual practice for such situations?

And is it just a verbal agreement with the existing owners, or must it be put down in writing as part of the contract?

Looking forward to your replies on this. Thank you.

Regards,
John Chuang
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Hi, usually these defects will not be fixed by the seller if they are selling the unit as it is, this is due to the fact that not every buyer will be keeping those items in the house, and they might just spend extra money only for the buyer to end up not buying the unit. However, if you are really keen on the house and wants it, it can be discussed with the buyer to see if it can be done.

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Hi John,

1) It is a common practice in the market to buy property as what you see. Caveat emptor applies in buying a property.
2) As you had highlighted these are minor flaws and defects that could be rectified, you will have to decide to discard or fix them at your own cost when deciding to buy or to walk away.
3) This is unlike buying an uncompleted property, where the developers are responsible for providing certain built-in and electrical appliances with a warranty.
4) You can request the developers to make good on the defects. Unless the built-ins are unable to be repaired or made good, the developers will replace them at their own cost because this is what the developers had promised.
5) However, for resale property, most if not all the sellers will remove all the electrical appliances (aka fittings), and leave the built-in (fixtures) as it is.
6) If there are electrical appliances that you wished the sellers to leave for your usage, for:
(a) HDB flat: There is an inventory list on page 9 of the OTP for you to list them down.
(b) Private property: There is no such inventory list on a private residential property OTP. You will have to use paper to list them down and signed by the seller, buyer, and witness for both the buyer and seller to form a legal contract.
7) Finally, you are there to buy the property only. Try not to be affected by the fixtures and fittings. These are minor costs compared to the value of the house.

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