VegasPhil
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Registered: 16th Jan 05
Location: Fareham, Hants Drives: Octavia VRS
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Stamp saving is amazing for you then!
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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yep. haven't heard anything from the solicitors in about a week now.
not sure if thats good or bad  
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VegasPhil
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Registered: 16th Jan 05
Location: Fareham, Hants Drives: Octavia VRS
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All conveyancers are shit. They rarely phone!
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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Iain M
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Registered: 18th Aug 05
Location: Wigan - Drives 272bhp corsa ZLET
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Well Done mate, we went straight to the bank also, we got a mortgage for 72k. House was 80k so we put 10% down. We pay £410 a month capital and interest fixed for 5.
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Half Pint
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
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i'm still pissed about getting hit for stamp duty 8 months ago...
Gordon Brown can go fuck himself for all i care the useless shit.....
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Daimo B
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Registered: 20th Mar 00
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So, whens the essex moving in party?
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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never it' a cul de sac and i only have 3 spaces for cars. garage, driveway and 1 outside the house
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Daimo B
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Registered: 20th Mar 00
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S'ok, Ian has a bus. Everyone can bundle in that and take up a mear 1.5 spaces?
Think of all the essex shlargssssss in da hooooose
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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now that would be a sight. a big WE/CS bus with a big bore 8 on he back revving its tits off in a quiet residential area 
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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received the enviornmental search and the fittings and contents list through today.
passed the enviro search fine. they aren't leaving the american style fridge/freezer or washing machine so i need to buy those things. they will chuck in the dishwasher for £100 but think i'll just buy a new slimline one or even put in a tumble dryer instead.
no big deal really, just glad to have heard from the solicitors finally
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Fad
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Registered: 1st Feb 01
Location: Dartford Kent Drives: 330cd
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quote:
Originally posted by VXR
S'ok, Ian has a bus. Everyone can bundle in that and take up a mear 1.5 spaces?
Think of all the essex shlargssssss in da hooooose
As long as his birds mate is there....someones going to jail
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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went round today and got measurements to get all our furniture.
also took advantage of the special offers on at comet and got a samsung fridge/freezer and washing machines for £550. bargain.
just need to get a bed, sofa and wardrobes now and we are near enough done.
only annoying thing is that the current owners have asked for a completion date of 31st may which is quite a way away still, but it's good for us a means we'll only have to pay the standard monthly mortgage payment as the interest would make it £1500 if it was half way through the month.
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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more stuff bought today 
we decided not to go for a corner sofa in the end as it would cut off part of the open plan space at the moment between the living room and conservatory which we are going to fill with sliding doors.
went for a 3 seater and 2 seater of this sofa:
wasn't my 1st choice but they are very comfy so i don't mind. will be in a teak colour.
also bought a faux leather bed with some fancy mattress, no pics as it's not on the paul simon website.
and bought a nice glass round dining table with 4 chairs to go in the conservatory.
hopefully it'll all fit
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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thought i'd update this to say we are getting the keys next friday 
so got the whole bank holiday to get it all cleaned up and sorted, and got a week of nights booked off after that so can paint the garage/bedroom etc.
can't wait
nearly 3 months wait but it's worth it in the end, very stressful though.
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scoob
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Registered: 16th Oct 03
Location: Beverley, E Riding of Yorkshire
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nice one mate! worse time of my life waiting for it all to go through never want to do it again
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Nath
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: MK
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 Nice one
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Toby
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Registered: 29th Nov 05
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how far are you on with the house? have you got a date for exchange?
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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We have exchanged contracts, moving in next friday.
Only exchanged on monday so its moved quite quickly.
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Fro
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Registered: 20th Jun 06
Location: Rainham, Essex Drives: A3 2.0TDi Sport
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dannymccann
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Registered: 9th Aug 06
Location: Doddington, Lincolnshire
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Weird feeling doing it for the first time? You have the same 'doubt everything' mindset like me? And help you ain't half speeding through the furnishing side of things!
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VegasPhil
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Registered: 16th Jan 05
Location: Fareham, Hants Drives: Octavia VRS
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Well done mate. Wait for all the letters to come through the door asking for money each month now
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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yeah i'm dreading that
we only need to pay £570 solicitors fee's now as we've already paid £800 in deposits so thats good.
thought it was going to be £1500 +.
and yeah we've bought loads of stuff already as the missus' parents spoil her rotten and have quite a bit of money, and my dad has been saving money up that i pay him every month in keep money which is good of him.
just can't wait to get in and start cleaning it all now. 5 more days
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Fro
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Registered: 20th Jun 06
Location: Rainham, Essex Drives: A3 2.0TDi Sport
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Pop
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Registered: 8th May 03
Location: Reading
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Congratulations... Roll on Friday for you
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Seany
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Registered: 13th Dec 06
Location: Dunfermline, Fife : Drives Astra cdti Sri
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congrats on the house 
looks nice, just realised i move into mine on the same day as you
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