Quit everything , and start again over 50?

another_casualty

dreaming wrote: »

Or this http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-48792763.html


The outside isn't exactly beautiful but the proportions inside are good and it looks as if it just needs a bit of cosmetic work.

Thanks for that dreaming , and the other link.
The other one is in a grotty road and I wouldn't like it.
This one is in the wrong spot for me.
I don't know how to post links , but there is one at danecourt road I liked. If you see that ...

lessonlearned

The answers seem a lot more satisfactory than your earlier posts suggested.

So given that you like it, feel it ticks all the boxes and meets your requirements then it doesn't look too scary. None of it is urgent.

You can leave the boiler where it is, leave the bathroom as it is, unless you have mobility issues and struggle getting in and out of a bath.

I actually think the kitchen is pretty much ok for now.

I think it's good idea to live with things for a while, especially the kitchen. It's easy to get it wrong if you rush so best to live with it and see how it works for you.

Changing the doors is simlple, provided that the old ones are metric and not imperial. B&Q stock them, nothing fancy but you can add a bit of bling with nice handles.

I have to say that if the surveyor was very young then he might have been swayed by the kitchens cosmetic appearance.

When I was working I did find that young and inexperienced EAs and Surveyors often thought that everything had to be ripped when in reality often all that is needed is a deep clean and redecorating.

A few tweaks such as new door handles, new taps etc can make a huge difference for very little outlay. It's not always about throwing money around.

Re - knocking out the wall between kitchen. Its all down to personal choice, some people love open plan lounge/kitchens some people loathe them.

However, I have noticed that whilst they were the height of fashion a while back there does seem to be a bit of a backlash - they are not as popular as they once were.

It all depends on what you want. If you do decide to go down that route then try and design it in such a way that a wall could be reinstated fairly easily.

harz99

Thanks AC.

another_casualty wrote: »

Okay , I've had a response from the seller , via estate agent of course.: 1) the seller is paying for new electric circuitry out of her own pocket on 3rd Mach ." Would cost around £3k"

2) boiler was serviced in January and has been serviced every year.
It's a valiant one . It is 7/8 years old

3) boiler in the small bedroom, is the best place for it as it needs to be by an outside wall . Can't really disagree , as there isnt an outside wall in the kitchen .

This next part is interesting : the surveyor appeared to be very young.
The surveyor I spoke to was more my age . The estate agent thinks that the chap I spoke to was the boss and the younger chap did the survey .

4) Apparently the vendor is selling for ' financial reasons'. I got an answer in the end she wants completion by 31 March
She did live there for a few years, but it was let out for the final year.
Apparently , she has been thorough with certificates ,regulations etc.
When I mentioned it could be against regulations where the boiler is located she thinks the surveyor could be incorrect.

5) looking at the above , it does seem that the seller is doing her best to make a quick and easy transaction.
The flat is priced to reflect this .

6) The sub floooring was done by the freeholders . What does this mean, what exactly was done?


7) I viewed the property,twice . Once solo, and the second time with my friend. All my friend could see was positives.
He did mention about knocking kitchen wall and having a shower room, but only as things I could do but not essential .

8) my finger is getting sore

If you accept the above at face value/as gospel (and I personally would need something in writing to back this all up) it doesn't seem too bad an answer apart from the red question above.


My finger is also sore from saying this, you need to get a gas engineer in their with you regarding the boiler, its condition, likely life, placement etc. ASAP. This can't wait, anything else can!.


Obviously no exchange of contracts until your happy with the gas situation and certainly not before the electrical full rewire (I hope that is what you mean by circuitry) is completed and the relevant certificate with your solicitor.


Be very careful regarding kitchen walls that you don't just make your not huge lounge even smaller buy taking the wall down. Remember any cabinets/cupboards/appliances currently along that wall will need to go somewhere else in the lounge area.
I know Kirsty and Phil bang on about opening up rooms, your layout has no growing space though.

harz99

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-46891641.html


Very easy AC, separate window, get the property page up, left click on the box with the http address to highlight it, right click on the box, from dropdown menu left click on copy, then go the new thread you are typing place your cursor where you want the link and right click to open dropdown box, left click on paste and your done.

another_casualty

harz99 wrote: »

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-46891641.html


Very easy AC, separate window, get the property page up, left click on the box with the http address to highlight it, right click on the box, from dropdown menu left click on copy, then go the new thread you are typing place your cursor where you want the link and right click to open dropdown box, left click on paste and your done.

You found it
Thanks Harz . Yes , I've learned something new today.
Thanks Harz .

another_casualty

Thanks again Harz / LL
I don't think rewiring , is what the vendor is doing . That would be a very messy job . I will get an electrical person to check it though.
Maybe best to get that checked before early March .
The gas inspector will be the first thing on my list.

Harz, you said it more or less exactly as the surveyor . Don't exchange until
the boiler issue is dealt with.
It seems best not to do any grand designs to the flat . It is what it is .
A nice flat in a nice spot .
Just received a couple of emails from my solicitor .
Receipts from carpet right and currys for gas hob / electric oven / carpet.
I notice that the curtain rail in the small room has been removed.
No big deal. I haven't seen the fixtures and fittings list yet.

The vents were put in on the sub floor , by the freeholders.

harz99

AC, I thought your survey said that vents needed to be put in??

Worrierwalker

At least your vendor seems willing to negotiate AC, unlike ours.

another_casualty

harz99 wrote: »

AC, I thought your survey said that vents needed to be put in??

He said that the I should get a reputable and experienced contractor to inspect and quote for work to insert vents at low level where appropriate . The floor structure and sub floor shoul also be inspected .

harz99

That sounds like surveyor speak for getting the carpet lifted and inspecting the floorboards and joists and void for signs of rot, and installing extra ventilation if found to be neccessary. But he didn't find anything wrong. Did he check for signs of damp in the walls inside and out or comment on the damp proof course?