On 4 Aug 2005 06:04:36 -0700, "Tigs"
wrote:

The
vendor has stated that they won't negotiate, even though our survey
estimates the price we offered is still 3k over market value and has
stated some work should be carried out before we complete.

Surveyors invariably underestimate the value of houses somewhat.

--
Peter Parry.
http://www.wpp.ltd.uk/