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Who usually decides on the house?
Running_Horse
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Following on from the Do you have to love a house to buy it thread.
We were due to view a couple of 1980s boxes, before tacking on an unusual looking 1970s house to our list of viewings at the last minute.
Walking around, it became apparent very quickly from her reactions that this was the one, and we came away knowing we would do anything to get it.
Is it the woman who usually decides on which house to buy?
We were due to view a couple of 1980s boxes, before tacking on an unusual looking 1970s house to our list of viewings at the last minute.
Walking around, it became apparent very quickly from her reactions that this was the one, and we came away knowing we would do anything to get it.
Is it the woman who usually decides on which house to buy?
Been away for a while.
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Running_Horse wrote: »Is it the woman who usually decides on which house to buy?
Usually, yes.
And it's often the kitchen that does it.
Even for those birds that hate cooking, strangely.0 -
In our case it probably is. Of all the houses we have looked at there have been a few contenders for H while less for me. However, when i have really liked one, it has been the same for him and often superceded one that he was pushing for that I wasn't so keen on.
I am a bit pickier and often concentrate on practical things like storage while H could tell you how many plasma tvs they have!!MFIT No. 810 -
Running_Horse wrote: »Is it the woman who usually decides on which house to buy?
In a word YES! Before we bought our house, I lined up dozens to view. When my wife found the one she loves (still does BTW), the other viewings were a complete waste of time (as far as my OH was concerned).In case you hadn't already worked it out - the entire global financial system is predicated on the assumption that you're an idiot:cool:0 -
Running_Horse wrote: »Is it the woman who usually decides on which house to buy?
Not in my experience. My partner is more picky about location, I am more picky about the arrangement of the rooms, etc. So he may veto houses that I like, based on where they are; or I might veto specific properties in areas that he likes. Essentially we have to make sure that both of us have what we want before we will agree on a property.0 -
the woman, the daughter,the mother in law. the grandmother. the niece. the granddaughter, any relation as long as she is female.....:jmy bark is worse than my bite!!!!!!!!0
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In my case it was a joint decision, although at the viewing i was playing the cool guy :cool: , missus bloody dribbling as we walked around like a gagged fool :silenced: , the kids choosing thier rooms. Till the Ea asked her what she thought.....errr ummm..???.
Then the Ea said he told you not to say anything if you like it did'nt he.... err yes she said. Bloody women LOL.
Anyway all being well we complete on the 6th july.0 -
Yes - he knows his place is to stand there and try to look pretty wondering where his stuff will go whilst I ask all the practical questions about guarantees on the house/neighbours/central heating/car parking spaces etc0
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terrierlady wrote: »the woman, the daughter,the mother in law. the grandmother. the niece. the granddaughter, any relation as long as she is female.....:j
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: - So true!!!0 -
yep females decide but the men do all the work on the place:D whilst the women fuss with broom before broom required!don't get mad do yoga0
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i think its usually the case , maybe just to keep up happy i dont know but what i do know is that i'll be cleaning the whole of it! Not becasue my bloke is lazy, i know he'll help but i'm a clean freak and always re-do things!!
We havent found anywhere yet, he chose the location and i'm to choose the house...maybe im'm too picky?Money's our first priority, it doesn't make sense to me -Simple Plan - CrazyDebt at lightbulb moment 13/12/07 £13820. Debt now 20/02/09 £11316
'Proud To Be Dealing With My Debts' DFW Nerd #665'0
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