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Buyers are camped in our garden over Christmas
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thejonesfamily
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Hi y'all,
Bit of an off one here, so just wondering what we should do.
Last October we sold our home in Dinas Powys to a couple from Devon. We pushed them for exchange and it is taking its time. We are due to exchange on 4th Jan, hoping to complete the Friday following.
Anyway, we thought we were in a chain, but they turned up at our house (and parked in our drive) in a touring caravan. Turns out they exchanged and completed today on their sale as they hated so much where they lived.
Not sure where to send them, I have said they can park in the drive if they wish.
This was 3pm. I spoke to the solicitor who said he has never been in this position before. The EA was none the wiser and he said it should get them committed to the purchase at least.
At 6pm we were sitting down to tea when they knocked at the door and asked if they can borrow our loo as there is a problem with theirs. The Mrs isnt too happy that we are now their public toilet.
Its Xmas Eve and whilst we were planning a Xmas at home quiet, I am wondering if I should offer them Xmas dinner. I mean, can you cook a Turkey roast in a caravan?
Bit of an off one here, so just wondering what we should do.
Last October we sold our home in Dinas Powys to a couple from Devon. We pushed them for exchange and it is taking its time. We are due to exchange on 4th Jan, hoping to complete the Friday following.
Anyway, we thought we were in a chain, but they turned up at our house (and parked in our drive) in a touring caravan. Turns out they exchanged and completed today on their sale as they hated so much where they lived.
Not sure where to send them, I have said they can park in the drive if they wish.
This was 3pm. I spoke to the solicitor who said he has never been in this position before. The EA was none the wiser and he said it should get them committed to the purchase at least.
At 6pm we were sitting down to tea when they knocked at the door and asked if they can borrow our loo as there is a problem with theirs. The Mrs isnt too happy that we are now their public toilet.
Its Xmas Eve and whilst we were planning a Xmas at home quiet, I am wondering if I should offer them Xmas dinner. I mean, can you cook a Turkey roast in a caravan?
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They don't have a dog and a peg bag do they?0
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they do have a dog, I think it is one of those Andrex puppies. Quite cute until I saw it cocking its leg up my inflatible rudolph.
Jeepers, nw I come to think of it, 4th Jan is going to be a long time to keep a dog in a caravan.
PS Pegbag?0 -
there are proper caravan sites open over christmas, suggest you lend them your internet to look one up!!!0
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I cant tell them to leave surely? I did say, regretfully they could park up. They have even erected one of those little tent things to the side (attached not a campin tent)0
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You could at least open the living room curtains , so they could watch a bit of Christmas eve telly.0
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thejonesfamily wrote: »i'll talk to them on Monday. Cant move them on tomorrow or boxing day.
As I write this Mr has emerged rom the caravan thing. He is now standing in a foot of snow having a cigarette, it must be like -5 out there
Invite him in then, you selfish !!!!!Hope over Fear. #VoteYes0 -
You could at least open the living room curtains , so they could watch a bit of Christmas eve telly.
:rotfl:They have a TV I guess. They have an arial on top of the motorhome. Its quite posh, I am wondering if they bought it with their house sale proceeds.
At least the house has its own security for a couple of days. More likley to nick their motorhome than my Saab0 -
Invite him in then, you selfish !!!!!
I cant. Besides, he looks a bit like Lt Columbo in his brown mac. Nice couple though. I think i will just keep on here and observe them from the study,
EDIT - bit like big brother this. The Mrs is in bed and I am watching. I just hope they shut the curtains when they get into bed.0
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