ᐅ Removing the sauna from the bathroom

Created on: 8 Jun 2016 23:07
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AngelusNoctis
Hi,
I’m planning to buy a house where a sauna was installed in the bathroom in 2014. I do not want to keep the sauna.

Is it common for the sauna to be removed when the current owners move out? In other words, can I expect that the current homeowners will take their sauna with them?

If not, is it easy to remove such a sauna? Or should I anticipate that there might not be standard wall tiles behind or underneath it?
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AngelusNoctis
9 Jun 2016 17:22
Why am I paying money? The house is commission-free, so I assume that the sellers are covering the real estate agent’s fees.
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ypg
9 Jun 2016 19:41
AngelusNoctis schrieb:
Why am I paying money? The house is commission-free, so I assume the sellers pay the agent.

Then they must also answer your questions. No sale happens without communication!
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Bieber0815
9 Jun 2016 22:35
Regarding money: The sauna (or the kitchen, or whatever else) should be listed separately in the purchase agreement, as this can help save on property transfer tax / stamp duty. Google can provide more information...
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Peanuts74
10 Jun 2016 06:01
AngelusNoctis schrieb:
Why do I pay money? The house is commission-free, so I assume the sellers pay the real estate agent.

When buying a property, unlike renting, it is common for both parties to pay!
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Bieber0815
10 Jun 2016 06:57
If it is commission-free, then the buyer does not pay; otherwise, it would not be commission-free ;-). Obviously, the seller will have taken this into account in their price proposal. Ultimately, it does not matter, as calculating the total purchase price is not rocket science. Whether this consists of two or three partial amounts is irrelevant. What matters is the total sum.
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Peanuts74
10 Jun 2016 07:03
Sure, in this case "commission-free" sounds good at first, but in the end, it is actually more expensive than paying a commission because the commission is added on top of the purchase price, which means additional closing costs are also charged on it. You might be able to negotiate with the realtor and seller whether you can take over the commission and receive a corresponding discount on the purchase price ;-)