I would not waive a technical inspection or broader due diligence condition. A country home can have issues that are invisible during a viewing, and clean financing does not make those risks disappear.
I wouldn’t settle on a contingency percentage until “coastal home in Johannesburg” is clarified: does that describe the design, or actual exposure to coastal conditions? The moisture investigation changes materially. Before pricing, map plumbing access, test suspect damp areas and have the...
I’d push back on expecting the technical inspector to remain responsible all the way to closing. Their accountability should usually be tied to the inspection and report; negotiation, title or contract questions, and closing coordination are different tasks. Bundling them can be convenient, but...