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  • Heather2603
    Heather2603 Posts: 72 Forumite
    We've went in at what the EA thought they would take, £5K below asking. So we shall see. It has been on for a while and needs some work but even at asking price is still £5k below valuation so we shall see. I'd be happy even if they suggested meeting in the middle. Gah! My backsides making buttons as it were.
  • Heather2603
    Heather2603 Posts: 72 Forumite
    :eek: It's ours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek: :j:j:j:j:j:j:j
  • Oakdene
    Oakdene Posts: 2,560 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Congratulations, long way to go but I'm really happy for you!! I hope the process is nice & smooth for you!!
    Dwy galon, un dyhead,
    Dwy dafod ond un iaith,
    Dwy raff yn cydio’n ddolen,
    Dau enaid ond un taith.
  • LEJC
    LEJC Posts: 9,618 Forumite
    Wishing you every luck moving forward Heather....perhaps we can see which one of us manages to complete first considering our offers were accepted on the same day......

    There will be highs and lows along the way...but it will be worth it in the end.
    frugal October...£41.82 of £40 food shopping spend for the 2 of us!

    2017 toiletries challenge 179 out 145 in ...£18.64 spend
  • KateySW
    KateySW Posts: 107 Forumite
    Heather2603 wrote: »
    :eek: It's ours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek: :j:j:j:j:j:j:j

    Huge congrats! That's great news! :j

    There is plenty to sort out ahead but keeping all my fingers crossed for you that it'll be worth it. Good luck! :)
  • hazyjo
    hazyjo Posts: 15,476 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Congrats! :)


    Make sure the chain is complete before you spend anything...


    Jx
    2024 wins: *must start comping again!*
  • 3mph
    3mph Posts: 247 Forumite
    Well done.

    Confirm your offer in an email to the EA and make sure that they confirm back and also that exactly what you offered is covered.

    I offered an increase on the basis that we would dictate the timetable and completion, wanted it quickly. EA said all agreed, but confirmation letter just had our increased amount as the offer. I didn't follow this up and for the last month have tried to get our dates unsuccessfully. I reckon the EA just told the seller our increased price and not our condition.

    So trust no one and work on the principle that if its not in writing then it doesn't exist.
  • Heather2603
    Heather2603 Posts: 72 Forumite
    No chain thankfully, we're FTB and the house we're buying is empty because the owners are deceased. We're working on a completion date of April 28th!!! I'm utterly petrified and excited all at once.
  • ancientofdays
    ancientofdays Posts: 2,913 Forumite
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    Well done, how exciting!
    I was jumping to conclusions and one of them jumped back
  • henry24
    henry24 Posts: 455 Forumite
    Ninth Anniversary 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    If the owners are dead would you have been better going in with a very low offer first to see how greedy the family is.
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