Quit everything , and start again over 50?

anna_1977

Hi AC, can't remember if this has been mentioned but any thoughts on hiring a rug doctor from tesco or similar and cleaning the carpets yourself?

another_casualty

Thanks Anna
Yes , you have mentioned it . I'm up against it financially .
As I said earlier , if I was well enough to gloss all the woodwork as well, that would've made things better also .
As chase Buchanan say: the potential buyers must think of a blank canvas . Price reduction , with this in mind .

The old lady with the builder ( her son) , sounds fair .
That was her first viewing . If she talks to her son , I wouldn't be too surprised if they had 2 nd viewing and put in an offer.

That other guys seems so pretentious .
So , property on market 3 weeks today . 1 st viewing 19 days ago.
Approx 14 viewings in total.
Price reduced by £25k on Friday afternoon ( yes I know it was overpriced ).
Hopefully , someone will see potential at last. Hopefully , I am too impatient and I'll get an offer soon ...

anna_1977

Sorry I'm a bit forgetful on what I've written
I'm sure that someone well offer soon, it's that classic that you just need the right person at the right time. I am like you and as soon as I had mine on the market I wanted it sold....yesterday
I'm now struggling to find anything in my area. There is absolutely nothing coming on the market. I've agreed to complete on 1 September which gives me a bit of time but not much

another_casualty

Wow! 1st sept. Hopefully, you can negotiate better ( no chain).
I initially wanted to be out of here in August . Probably be October at the earliest now . So I am extra impatient .
We'll get there

another_casualty

Another viewing on Saturday . Hopefully , a few more this week ..

Have been pondering a few things over the last couple of days.
I live in a two bedroom, thought about going for a one bedroom instead .
We'll see..

anna_1977

What is the price difference between 1 & 2 where you are looking? I think it's always good to have a spare room if you can afford it

another_casualty

anna_1977 wrote: »

What is the price difference between 1 & 2 where you are looking? I think it's always good to have a spare room if you can afford it

Quite big;)
I saw something , that looked really nice . I was thinking , less room= less work , if you know what I mean.
Also, how many times are people realistically going to come and see me / stay over etc.
Plus I was maybe ( only maybe) , thinking of buying 2 one bedrooms .
One to live in , and one to let out .

Not sure at this stage

anna_1977

If there's a big difference it's definitely worth thinking about.

With the renting thought might be worth living there for a year and working out the best place for rental properties in the area - definitely worth a thought it's financially viable

Smodlet

Morning, all!

AC, are you looking for a one-bed in London, now or are you still heading for Dorrrrrset? Don't say all that time practising my "oo-ar's" was wasted!:D

another_casualty

Definitely not London smodlet