Hello,
I need your advice. We are searching for a plot of land, basically in only two towns. There are two building plots available, but my partner doesn’t like them. Otherwise, nothing. I recently saw a house with a large plot in an absolutely dream location and simply called the owners to ask if they would consider selling part of the land. Apparently, it already belongs to the daughters, but they said their mother, who still lives in the house (she is in her mid-80s), should decide.
The "problem" is that on the half of the land they want to sell, there is their prefabricated garage. The elderly lady said she isn’t really sure about it; she doesn’t want any hassle. They would need a new garage afterwards... I already told her not to worry about that.
Do you have any ideas on how I can convince her to sell to us? This is truly the last possible plot in the area and it would be so great if it works out.
Because of COVID-19, I thought of writing a letter with a photo of us, where I introduce ourselves. What do you think about that, and do you have any other ideas?
It just has to work.
Thanks and best regards
Knatti
I need your advice. We are searching for a plot of land, basically in only two towns. There are two building plots available, but my partner doesn’t like them. Otherwise, nothing. I recently saw a house with a large plot in an absolutely dream location and simply called the owners to ask if they would consider selling part of the land. Apparently, it already belongs to the daughters, but they said their mother, who still lives in the house (she is in her mid-80s), should decide.
The "problem" is that on the half of the land they want to sell, there is their prefabricated garage. The elderly lady said she isn’t really sure about it; she doesn’t want any hassle. They would need a new garage afterwards... I already told her not to worry about that.
Do you have any ideas on how I can convince her to sell to us? This is truly the last possible plot in the area and it would be so great if it works out.
Because of COVID-19, I thought of writing a letter with a photo of us, where I introduce ourselves. What do you think about that, and do you have any other ideas?
It just has to work.
Thanks and best regards
Knatti
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pagoni20208 Jan 2021 13:41Maybe you could simply ask her what conditions would be necessary for her to agree. Perhaps you could build a carport/garage and allow her to use it as long as she still has a car; this could be contractually secured for her.
pagoni2020 schrieb:
Maybe you are building a carport/garage and she is allowed to use it as long as she still owns a car; this should be contractually secured for the lady. That is exactly what I suggested already; you have just interpreted it as a replacement building.
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Hello,
I don’t think money will be the main issue; she probably won’t need much of it.
Older people usually don’t want major changes, so you should make things as comfortable as possible for her.
Maybe there are options like care services, shopping assistance, and so on.
Replacing the garage has already been mentioned.
Give it your best effort...
Olli
I don’t think money will be the main issue; she probably won’t need much of it.
Older people usually don’t want major changes, so you should make things as comfortable as possible for her.
Maybe there are options like care services, shopping assistance, and so on.
Replacing the garage has already been mentioned.
Give it your best effort...
Olli
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Hausbautraum208 Jan 2021 14:29If she is in her mid-80s, it might be a good idea to support her in the long term, for example by mowing the lawn or bringing groceries.
That would provide an answer to the question of what she would gain from it.
Is it possible to arrange lawn mowing through a contract?
I’m not sure how to best communicate this, so it isn’t exactly straightforward.
But from her perspective, she really has nothing but trouble with you all if the money is not urgently needed right now.
I also don’t know if a good price might persuade her daughters.
That would provide an answer to the question of what she would gain from it.
Is it possible to arrange lawn mowing through a contract?
I’m not sure how to best communicate this, so it isn’t exactly straightforward.
But from her perspective, she really has nothing but trouble with you all if the money is not urgently needed right now.
I also don’t know if a good price might persuade her daughters.
It’s unfortunate that there is still the impact of COVID-19.
I think the idea of writing a letter is very good. Sending a kind letter with a family photo included.
Explain how long you have been searching and why you want to build there now. A young family wants to live in a well-established neighborhood, not a new development.
Offer to have a contract drawn up by a lawyer of their choice, at your expense.
And most importantly: mean it sincerely!
Maybe ask beforehand what they like. Send the letter together with a small thoughtful gift.
I think the idea of writing a letter is very good. Sending a kind letter with a family photo included.
Explain how long you have been searching and why you want to build there now. A young family wants to live in a well-established neighborhood, not a new development.
Offer to have a contract drawn up by a lawyer of their choice, at your expense.
And most importantly: mean it sincerely!
Maybe ask beforehand what they like. Send the letter together with a small thoughtful gift.