House we had offered on now changed EA. How to proceed?

rosie383

ClaireD85 wrote: »

we are finding that often places that are on zoopla/rightmove are sold when you ring up. when you exclude the sold ones, then mostly what is left is on a very busy road or needs a lot of work doing. i know we need to be realistic but its disheartening when you see something new only to find out it has sold or realise it needs a lot spending on it or the location isn't very good.

i dont really want to take the money from my parents but we may be forced into it. my boyfriend needs the train for work so we want to be near enough to the station for him to be able to walk then we can at least sell one car.

do you think prices will stop increasing as we could wait and save up some more to increase our deposit

Just a thought Claire. Have you made sure that all of the EA have your number readily to hand and know that you are really looking earnestly? I have found that we have got to see quite a few houses before they have officially gone on the market as I am in touch with most of the EA at least once a week, reminding them that we are in a very good position to buy and asking them to let us know as soon as anything becomes available. As a FTB you will be attractive to vendors. I get at least two or three emails per day from the EA and calls too. When we weren't actively looking as we had offered before, or were waiting for a buyer, that was different and a bit of a pain, but it helps to make sure your name is on the top of their list to call.

Mallotum_X

http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/35713944?search_identifier=1033ff670008735e02c61ad577918301

534k for an off plan flat in Luton...? Really... Seen it all now!

rosie383

Mallotum_X wrote: »

http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/35713944?search_identifier=1033ff670008735e02c61ad577918301

534k for an off plan flat in Luton...? Really... Seen it all now!

Flowers Way is handy for town but over half a million????? Words fail me!

EverGreen_2

How about this apartment in my area:


http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-50013914.html


Good luck Rosie.

penguingirl

EverGreen wrote: »

How about this apartment in my area:


http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-50013914.html


Good luck Rosie.

4 toilets to clean in a 3 bed apartment

Mallotum_X

rosie383 wrote: »

Flowers Way is handy for town but over half a million????? Words fail me!

I assume there must be a mistake, although other flats in that development are also available off-plan, many at similar sky high prices.

Even the more reasonable priced ones are on the high side.

Gonzo1987

ClaireD85 wrote: »

we are finding that often places that are on zoopla/rightmove are sold when you ring up.

that's why you need to register with all the agents in the area you want to buy. They will tell people on their books before it hits the net.

Mallotum_X

Had any luck Rosie. Quite a few new houses coming up for sale now.

rosie383

Thanks for asking Mallotum. We went back through EA1 and offered again on the house and they accepted. So that is positive. I did make it very clear to the EA that we are still open to other properties if the vendors can't give us a likely completion date fairly soon and we find something chain free. The vendors are looking but I'm not sure if the EA did tell them that the offer was on the table but conditional. EA2 is extremely peed off and actually put the phone down on me when I was saying that we had to do what is best for our family. Ah well.

Mallotum_X

And again estate agents demonstrate how they are a 'profession'. Oh well hopefully you will get the house!