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Re: Lost buyer for third time
Not that it matters too much for this particular thread but after posting I did look a bit more in depth to the figure. Seems sources are quoting anything from 24% failure rate to 58%. The 58% figure…2 -
Re: Weekly Flylady Thread 14th September 2026
Early birthday gift delivered - think DiL is fed up of driving around with a water butt in her boot - I found a kit with a diverter and stand so I asked for it for the big day. Just need to drill a h…5 -
Re: Lost buyer for third time
It’s costing money to keep the house empty. It may be worth dropping the price a bit, so the buyer is really keen. They may, in theory, then be more likely to accept a lower price for their property,…1 -
Re: Lost buyer for third time
About a third of house sales / purchases in England and Wales fail to complete. To have 3 in a row is unusual. I'd say 'rare' rather than 'unusual'. If your 'third'…1 -
Re: Lost buyer for third time
Seems odd that all 3 have not come back. Usually if someone is really interested they will not just drop out, but ask if you can hang on a bit while they relist theirs. Maybe as above a good lick of …1 -
Re: Escape to the country & living off savings
I think it is something to be proud of - making a move that will change your life for the better. So many of us stay on the grey treadmill of life - speaking from personal experience. The pups will m…4 -
Re: DVD Player instead of Streaming Apps?
My husband and I have decided to start buying blue rays again. We do still have streaming apps but this culture of never owning anything is really quite frustrating! We wanted to watch all the Daniel…1 -
Re: Vegan Storecupboard Challenge Winter 25 onwards
Forgot the piccie! 🤦♀️ @Vanlady - it certainly is a bit sweet and savoury! 😁 I love hommous too - mine's never around long enough to freeze though! 😋😂 Your curry sounds lovely 😋 I need to …2 -
Re: Can't find original, signed will. Have a copy, and a newer, unsigned will...
If you're concerned about the unhappy charities and the fact that your Aunt would have wanted the bulk of money to go to them, there is nothing stopping you giving the money to charity once the …1 -
Re: 2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution
Birthday wishes to those celebrating another orbit of the Earth! A bitty day of some shed sorting, garden tidying, 2 items sold on Vinted (Did I say sales had slowed?), loft conversion pondering, pum…14
