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nibnob21

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10th Sep 15 at 18:35

I'm also in the process of buying a house, but not a new build because I don't like paying a premium for a generic house. Thought I'd share my cool story as it seems to be the 'in' thing right now.

Our sellers are being bellends though.

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Ben G

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10th Sep 15 at 18:52

Old houses cost a fortune to put right the retarded previous owners wrongs though

Mine was built in 1995 and I can't believe some of the stuff the prick done. Proper bodge job billy.

whitter45

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10th Sep 15 at 19:13

Congratulations, best thing you will do

Can't beat the feeling of getting keys to your first house

Remember the day like yesterday

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10th Sep 15 at 19:26

Id rather have an old house than a new build myself have you seen the way they throw them up? Old houses are a lot better built but as said by Ben it's the idiots who have decorated them previously that can be a pain

nibnob21

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10th Sep 15 at 19:48

It's a 30s semi. Built bloody solid but no cavity wall insulation.

To be fair to the current owners they've done a good job with it. It's in good condition and the quality of the interior is pretty good. Certainly one we can move in to and not have to worry about redecorating for a while.

For me the important things are garage, garden and good kitchen. Ticks all those boxes.

Just need them to stop fannying about and get the fuck out now. Been going on since April

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MarkM

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10th Sep 15 at 20:56

I bought a new build and it hasn't fallen down yet?

nibnob21

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10th Sep 15 at 21:18

I'm Ron Burgundy?

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Neo

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11th Sep 15 at 08:12

I'm in the process of buying an old house, so much more space for the money than all the new builds we looked at.

Offer was accepted last week of July and want to be in before November, not sure how likely that's looking at the moment though.

tom130691

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11th Sep 15 at 09:46

I liked the fact most new builds have en-suit's alot of the older houses dont,

MarkM

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11th Sep 15 at 12:26

quote:
Originally posted by Neo
I'm in the process of buying an old house, so much more space for the money than all the new builds we looked at.

Offer was accepted last week of July and want to be in before November, not sure how likely that's looking at the moment though.

Being small isn't a prerequisite of a new build.

nibnob21

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11th Sep 15 at 15:06

But pound for pound they tend to be smaller.

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nibnob21

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11th Sep 15 at 15:08

quote:
Originally posted by tom130691
I liked the fact most new builds have en-suit's alot of the older houses dont,

Only me and my girlfriend, so out bathroom would basically be an en suite anyway.

Plus this place has lots of extension potential, so we could always consider that sort of thing further down the line.

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Neo

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11th Sep 15 at 15:11

quote:
Originally posted by MarkM

quote:
Originally posted by Neo
I'm in the process of buying an old house, so much more space for the money than all the new builds we looked at.

Offer was accepted last week of July and want to be in before November, not sure how likely that's looking at the moment though.

Being small isn't a prerequisite of a new build.

No but for for the amount I've spent, we have got a larger place than we could have got from a new build.

Example's, smaller and over 40k more in the same area

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/new-homes-for-sale/property-34622442.html

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/new-homes-for-sale/property-36198762.html

[Edited on 11-09-2015 by Neo]

nibnob21

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11th Sep 15 at 18:04

AAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH they really are being utter cunts. Stressed.

On the verge of it falling through. Fucking fuckers can just fuck off and choke on a million dicks.

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VegasPhil

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12th Sep 15 at 10:09

What's the problem?

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nibnob21

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12th Sep 15 at 11:59

We've been bending over backwards for them when a couple of their purchases have fallen through. They promised they'd look for somewhere to rent and we were about to exchange contracts with a deferred completion date. They've now had an offer accepted on another property and now aren't willing to exchange with us yet, but the rental place we're in is up for sale so it's a timebomb before we HAVE to be out.

They've just been complete pussies from the start and haven't been willing to follow through on any of their promises. Driving me mad.

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nibnob21

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24th Sep 15 at 16:00

They've been convinced it's reasonable that if we're left out of pocket through their third attempt at an onward purchase taking ages then it's coming off our offer.

Should give them an added incentive to pull their finger out and get us in for November.

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VegasPhil

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24th Sep 15 at 18:29

They kind of have you by the short and curlys. You are hundreds out of pocket both if you pull out and find something else or if you wait.

I expect it will be worth it. You might as well put some pressure on the agent. No doubt they think the sellers are being cunts too.

Could try to put the shits into them. You might be able to use the mortgage offer expiring excuse to create some leverage or book to view some other properties and make sure they know you are doing so.

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nibnob21

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24th Sep 15 at 18:58

quote:
Originally posted by VegasPhil
They kind of have you by the short and curlys. You are hundreds out of pocket both if you pull out and find something else or if you wait.

I expect it will be worth it. You might as well put some pressure on the agent. No doubt they think the sellers are being cunts too.

Could try to put the shits into them. You might be able to use the mortgage offer expiring excuse to create some leverage or book to view some other properties and make sure they know you are doing so.

Yeah it's very frustrating. We have been keeping an eye out at other places throughout, but there just simply hasn't been anything else that ticks the boxes this place does...which makes it more frustrating haha.

Agent is firmly on our side which is good. They think we've been incredibly fair and patient and it was their extra pressure on the sellers that got them to see that too.

Sellers know that if we have to reapply for our mortgage and have to move into another rented accommodation then all expenses will be coming off the offer. So they should have plenty of motivation to crack on.

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nibnob21

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16th Oct 15 at 16:25

Update: their onward purchase has progressed well and we should be in a position to FINALLY exchange next week. Sending loads of money across to the solicitors this evening! :s Won't be able to complete for a few more weeks though I don't think.

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nibnob21

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21st Oct 15 at 16:11

Contracts exchanged today. Should be moving on either 11th or 12th of November. 3 weeks!

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nibnob21

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11th Nov 15 at 22:34

Got the keys today

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Cavey

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11th Nov 15 at 22:53

exciting!

nibnob21

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6th Dec 15 at 10:56

Been in for a few weeks now. Very happy with it.

Obviously I've got my priorities right and started with sorting the garage. I don't have a before picture but it was a bit of a state. Absolutely filthy in there and had some old kitchen units left behind.

Swept it all out and took the units to the tip. Looking much better now.

Pressure washing is fun.

Then gave the walls a quick lick of white. The floor will be getting a coating of this stuff http://www.floorpaintexpress.co.uk/garacoat-garage-floor-kit.html but it'll have to wait until next year when it's a bit warmer. It won't set properly in this weather unfortunately.