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Help Me Sell My Elderly Parents House

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  • the_greed
    the_greed Posts: 156 Forumite
    News update. My dad received a lettter from his solicitor on Friday asking for his permission for the title deeds of his house to be released from the solicitor he was involved with before. Both him and my mum signed the forms, the sold sign is now up and we have started the unenviable task of packing boxes etc. Imagine 52 years of clutter, eg congratulatory cards sent to my mum and dad when my brother was born 51 years ago and such like. However, they are taking it in their stride, a little bit at a time and I have been running back and forth to charity shops and the local tip. I think its me that's the worrier and making them worry because I am worried, what a family. Once again to everybody thanks very much for your input, very heartening to know that people really care.
  • Tiger_greeneyes
    Tiger_greeneyes Posts: 1,401 Forumite
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    I'm so pleased you're getting there - you'll be glad when all this is over and you've got your parents close to you :)
  • papermoney
    papermoney Posts: 583 Forumite
    That is good news :)
    :rotfl:
  • mchu6am4
    mchu6am4 Posts: 445 Forumite
    the greed - for God sake chill out! There's nothing to worry about!
  • the_greed
    the_greed Posts: 156 Forumite
    I am trying my best but my husband went into hospital yesterday with a prolonged angina attack so it is very difficult. However, he may get out today. I can't help being a worrier.
  • mchu6am4
    mchu6am4 Posts: 445 Forumite
    the_greed wrote: »
    I am trying my best but my husband went into hospital yesterday with a prolonged angina attack so it is very difficult. However, he may get out today. I can't help being a worrier.

    Worry got me nowhere apart from a bald head and high blood pressure at an early age (30!)
  • peter999
    peter999 Posts: 7,102 Forumite
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    the_greed wrote: »
    Oh god I hope it goes alright.
    the_greed wrote: »
    Does anybody have any optimistic advice? Please help. I know its alright to say try not too worry but it is very difficult.
    the_greed wrote: »
    We are a family of worriers and Monday cannot come soon enough.
    ...I think I am getting them worried more because I am worried. I don't drink so I think I will take a few valium over the next few days and try to calm down.
    the_greed wrote: »
    We are not going to worry about it until there is something to worry about
    The last 2 are classsics. :)

    The greed, you're priceless.
    You did a fantastic job, put your feet up.

    Maybe have a little drink this once. :beer:

    peter999
  • the_greed
    the_greed Posts: 156 Forumite
    Thanks for all that, unfortunately have not touched the stuff for 8 years as I liked it a wee bit too much. We have had excellent news this morning that the buyer wants into my parent's house round about the 18th May, my parent's can get into their house anytime they want so we have three weeks to go. I personally think it is better this way as there is now no time too worry about anything, just get on with the packing up.
  • papermoney
    papermoney Posts: 583 Forumite
    That's great news - fingers crossed it goes ok for the 18th then :)
    :rotfl:
  • Tiger_greeneyes
    Tiger_greeneyes Posts: 1,401 Forumite
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    Congratulations - that must be a big weight off all of your minds!
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