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Waiting for a buyer... Anyone want to join me?

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  • fudge7000
    fudge7000 Posts: 188 Forumite
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    Sorry bonfire, was typing at the same time as you!
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  • Clutterfree
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    Bonfire_Bride wrote: »
    We had a call today to say they are "pulling out"...

    absolutely gutted and back to square 1. Looks like I may be a member of this thread for some time. :(

    The reason: The pub next door. Argh!!!!

    So sorry Bonfire. I suppose the only consultation for you is that they pulled out before you'd spent money on solicitors, etc.
    Stupid reason though, because the pub was there when they made the offer!

    We accepted an offer on our house on Saturday and had our offer accepted on the house we wanted on Saturday too.
    It is so stressful and both EAs called today and I panicked both times but they just wanted solicitor details etc.
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  • Bonfire_Bride
    Bonfire_Bride Posts: 710 Forumite
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    Clutterfree wrote: »
    So sorry Bonfire. I suppose the only consultation for you is that they pulled out before you'd spent money on solicitors, etc.
    Stupid reason though, because the pub was there when they made the offer!

    We accepted an offer on our house on Saturday and had our offer accepted on the house we wanted on Saturday too.
    It is so stressful and both EAs called today and I panicked both times but they just wanted solicitor details etc.

    That's great news..congratulations. Hope it all goes smoothly for you.

    Yes, you're right. They were very apologetic in the email they sent to the EA. They said they had spoken to a few people that go there who mentioned no issues with noise but lots of police visits. The police have come down on a lot of clubs in the area in the last 3 years just to make sure they are not serving under 18's.

    I dont know whether to send an email with our personal experiences of the club that the EA could pass to this couple? They put in 4 offers all together so were quite eager to purchase.

    What they have heard is mostly rumours. We are not moving because of the club but because we are in a financial situation which allows us to step up the ladder.

    Hard work.
  • infocom
    infocom Posts: 47 Forumite
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    I have 3 kids and loads of clutter! I've stuffed as much as I can under the beds and in the attic, then anything left over I put in black bags and keep them in the hallway. When someone comes to view I load all the bags into the car, and park it across the street!
  • Clutterfree
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    infocom wrote: »
    I have 3 kids and loads of clutter! I've stuffed as much as I can under the beds and in the attic, then anything left over I put in black bags and keep them in the hallway. When someone comes to view I load all the bags into the car, and park it across the street!

    Yes my boot has been full for a few weeks!
    Had to empty it today because have an MOT booked tomorrow! :o

    Good luck! :)
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  • fudge7000
    fudge7000 Posts: 188 Forumite
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    I had to do a complete change round in my car to fit the dogs in the boot as it's so full of house stuff at the moment!
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  • GaggingOrder
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    Sorry to hear that, Bonfire. It's such a pain when you feel you're getting somewhere. We've had a few serious people who looked like they were going to be our buyers but various things put them off/ they found somewhere else. Must be even more frustrating if you'd accepted an offer. Fingers crossed things improve for you.
  • Bonfire_Bride
    Bonfire_Bride Posts: 710 Forumite
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    Thanks GaggingO. I sent the EA an email this morning and they have forwarded it onto the buyers. It appears they have spoken to someone who has just scared them about the pub next door...so I just gave them our experiences over the past 8 years. I dont have any hope but felt it unfair that it had been branded a bar with a bad reputation which is very inaccurate.

    EA phoned me at 1pm asking for a viewing at 6pm. With a 6 month old and a toddler it was a struggle but i managed to get the house ready. They are first time buyers and have an AIP. Fingers crossed. They were very eager to view the house x
  • GaggingOrder
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    Bonfire_Bride wrote: »

    EA phoned me at 1pm asking for a viewing at 6pm. With a 6 month old and a toddler it was a struggle but i managed to get the house ready. They are first time buyers and have an AIP. Fingers crossed. They were very eager to view the house x

    Fingers crossed! I know that pain with baby and toddler of my own!
  • Clutterfree
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    Bonfire_Bride wrote: »
    Thanks GaggingO. I sent the EA an email this morning and they have forwarded it onto the buyers. It appears they have spoken to someone who has just scared them about the pub next door...so I just gave them our experiences over the past 8 years. I dont have any hope but felt it unfair that it had been branded a bar with a bad reputation which is very inaccurate.

    EA phoned me at 1pm asking for a viewing at 6pm. With a 6 month old and a toddler it was a struggle but i managed to get the house ready. They are first time buyers and have an AIP. Fingers crossed. They were very eager to view the house x
    GaggingOrder wrote: »
    Fingers crossed! I know that pain with baby and toddler of my own!

    Trying to tell 2 teenage boys to keep their rooms tidy for viewings isn't much fun either! ;)

    Good luck Bonfire.
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