shmmeee
Well-Known Member
Did what was supposed to be three weeks and turned into seven months cos the first purchase fell through.
Not fun.
According to our solicitors the searches will be done by Friday then it’s all systems go
Can’t lie to you lads and I know I’ll sound ungrateful and a bit of a tosser but living with me mum and dad has been really hard, it’s no one’s fault stress of moving, Christmas both parents have dementia and Alzheimer’s and literally living under each other’s feet . But everyday that goes by is another day closer to getting into the house
There has been some good laughs too though
Not that odd. I get on fine with my parents as long as I'm free to sod off after a couple of hours!According to our solicitors the searches will be done by Friday then it’s all systems go
Can’t lie to you lads and I know I’ll sound ungrateful and a bit of a tosser but living with me mum and dad has been really hard, it’s no one’s fault stress of moving, Christmas both parents have dementia and Alzheimer’s and literally living under each other’s feet . But everyday that goes by is another day closer to getting into the house
There has been some good laughs too though
How convenient, money in their account yet?So we were told contracts could be signed next week , our solicitor never told us they were going on holiday so still waiting.
Ours for next ThursdayGot a letter from our solicitor to say we are all set for completion next Friday
I swear to god I’m having the biggest housewarming ever
Good thoughts and good words our way please lads
How long did the solicitor hold the money?All done and dusted ,been a long old process and a few bumps in the road. Only time I'm moving again is the back of Hertz
You're doing a rent a funeral?All done and dusted ,been a long old process and a few bumps in the road. Only time I'm moving again is the back of Hertz
Wouldn't be a bad idea,You're doing a rent a funeral?
Too long , heard more from them this week then over the last 6 monthsHow long did the solicitor hold the money?
Didn't they say he was on holiday at one point, has he held the money from that point?Too long , heard more from them this week then over the last 6 months
Yes they had gone away for a few days when we thought we were completing a bit earlier, conveniently completed at the end of the monthDidn't they say he was on holiday at one point, has he held the money from that point?
That's what you call timing, did you get the codeWe'll go on a Trade Visa which allows an initial stay of 2 years, extendable depending on the level of trade generated.
In reality we'd split each year 8mths US/ 4mths UK.
It's often a nightmare selling your house,last time I sold one a family agreed to buy at a slightly reduced price subject to being able to get their children into Finham park....the agent said I should leave the house on the market maybe at the "new" price I did that and after the first advert the family interested came straight back with a further reduced offer....I just took the house off the market for a year tbh.Agreed a sale last week and the guy buying it has said his wife isn’t happy with the price and wants £5k more off. Why agree on the first place? If it’s a tactic it’s poor form IMO
Already started viewing, falling in love and putting offers in on properties.
Feeling deflated!
Agreed a sale last week and the guy buying it has said his wife isn’t happy with the price and wants £5k more off. Why agree on the first place? If it’s a tactic it’s poor form IMO
Already started viewing, falling in love and putting offers in on properties.
Feeling deflated!
Agreed a sale last week and the guy buying it has said his wife isn’t happy with the price and wants £5k more off. Why agree on the first place? If it’s a tactic it’s poor form IMO
Already started viewing, falling in love and putting offers in on properties.
Feeling deflated!
I'd just tell them you've got an alternative offer around the same price
As above, it's a pressure tactic. Just tell your agent to let the buyer know you have another offer on the table for same price, and set a deadline of 48 hours (or something) to come back to your agent with a decision either way. Most likely they want the house, otherwise they wouldn't have offered and agreed a price.
I’ve gone back and said original offer or move on. Didn’t think to suggest bluffing with another offer on the table but hopefully agents would have done that anyway.
Hopefully they turn round and reinstate the original offer knowing we won’t budge. Thanks for the advice
Good for you Mr P, they're trying it on, thinking you will cave in. I'm sure you will get someone else in at the right priceUpdate today is that wife is still not happy with the original agreement and will now only go 5k under what was originally agreed. They wanted to let me know they’ll be viewing properties now and update next week.
Upset to be potentially missing out on what I’ve seen but on principal I’m staying firm
I'd probably tell them to do one. If they're like this now every chance they're going to be causing problems through the whole process.
What are their circumstances? I'd be concerned they'll be looking for excuses to lower the offer all through the selling process.
Owning a house isn't the only option, but it sure is better than trying to pay rent on a pension when you want to retire.I'm now finally in a position In life to save for a mortgage. I'm 33 so late starter but reasons as to why
Anyway, In just under 4 years time we will have a 30k deposit. However, I look around at House prices and I genuinely think fuck it. Why do I want to owe 300 grand for a 3 bedder in Coundon? What you get for your money now is a shambles.
So I've thought of another plan, tell me if you think this is stupid. Lad is 15 Daughter 10.
Law of averages they'd be moved out, kids married etc by 30. So that gives me 20 years of saving between me and the Mrs 8 grand a year.
In 20 years time we could have £160,000 and of course more if we're better with saving, equivalent at the moment to €190,000.
I would much rather rent until then, and fuckoff somewhere like Torrevieja and buy a nice little 2 or 3 bed place out there to see out my last few decades. You get so so much more for your money in the housing markets abroad
We will have decent pensions to live off.
I know a lot of people say a big plus of owning a house is an asset for your kids to inherit, which is fair, but I have life insurance I pay everymonth and 4.5 times salary life assurance through work so the kids will be fine anyway
Is owning a property really the be all and end all of life? Because it really is not as attractive as it used to be
I'm now finally in a position In life to save for a mortgage. I'm 33 so late starter but reasons as to why
Anyway, In just under 4 years time we will have a 30k deposit. However, I look around at House prices and I genuinely think fuck it. Why do I want to owe 300 grand for a 3 bedder in Coundon? What you get for your money now is a shambles.
So I've thought of another plan, tell me if you think this is stupid. Lad is 15 Daughter 10.
Law of averages they'd be moved out, kids married etc by 30. So that gives me 20 years of saving between me and the Mrs 8 grand a year.
In 20 years time we could have £160,000 and of course more if we're better with saving, equivalent at the moment to €190,000.
I would much rather rent until then, and fuckoff somewhere like Torrevieja and buy a nice little 2 or 3 bed place out there to see out my last few decades. You get so so much more for your money in the housing markets abroad
We will have decent pensions to live off.
I know a lot of people say a big plus of owning a house is an asset for your kids to inherit, which is fair, but I have life insurance I pay everymonth and 4.5 times salary life assurance through work so the kids will be fine anyway
Is owning a property really the be all and end all of life? Because it really is not as attractive as it used to be
I imagine 95% of people in the UK will tell you that you are wrong, but I'll sit in the 5%. Life is too short, if your dream is to get out somewhere warmer and live your days then go and do it. My mentality I think is similar to yours. I'm currently saving for a deposit on a second home and I've been working my arse off to reach it. Almost there now. When I'm not there physically I'll rent it, when I'm a bit financial stronger, I'll go full time.
As is pretty clear on this forum, I've spent a lot of time travelling and putting myself out there. Never regretted it ever. Like I said to you with flying, you'll never regret it when you go either. My advice would be to save away and get that dream place, if that's your gut feeling.
Let me know when you do, and I'll come and have a beer!
Appreciate that! Nice to hear an alternative view, my mates have all said 'you're a dick if you don't buy', missing the fact that I will be buying, just not here, and hopefully outright, no mortgage. I just cannot believe the price of a house in this country it's a complete travesty. The value for money is terrible.
Fair play to you for doing what you're doing, you planning on the second home being abroad or UK?
Appreciate that! Nice to hear an alternative view, my mates have all said 'you're a dick if you don't buy', missing the fact that I will be buying, just not here, and hopefully outright, no mortgage. I just cannot believe the price of a house in this country it's a complete travesty. The value for money is terrible.
Fair play to you for doing what you're doing, you planning on the second home being abroad or UK?
If your saving £8k a year AND paying rent, why not just get a mortgage ASAP?I'm now finally in a position In life to save for a mortgage. I'm 33 so late starter but reasons as to why
Anyway, In just under 4 years time we will have a 30k deposit. However, I look around at House prices and I genuinely think fuck it. Why do I want to owe 300 grand for a 3 bedder in Coundon? What you get for your money now is a shambles.
So I've thought of another plan, tell me if you think this is stupid. Lad is 15 Daughter 10.
Law of averages they'd be moved out, kids married etc by 30. So that gives me 20 years of saving between me and the Mrs 8 grand a year.
In 20 years time we could have £160,000 and of course more if we're better with saving, equivalent at the moment to €190,000.
I would much rather rent until then, and fuckoff somewhere like Torrevieja and buy a nice little 2 or 3 bed place out there to see out my last few decades. You get so so much more for your money in the housing markets abroad
We will have decent pensions to live off.
I know a lot of people say a big plus of owning a house is an asset for your kids to inherit, which is fair, but I have life insurance I pay everymonth and 4.5 times salary life assurance through work so the kids will be fine anyway
Is owning a property really the be all and end all of life? Because it really is not as attractive as it used to be
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