How soon can I sell?

Wid75

I find myself in a real dilemma. I recently bought a house I thought I loved in November, however now that the sale has gone through I’m eagerly wanting to sell. Initially when I viewed the property it appeared to be everything I wanted and basically move in ready. That was in the height of summer. Now I’m here, I can’t stand the busy round outside, the fact that I don’t have a clue how to work the boiler, the endless list of snagging jobs to do. I am so cross with myself because it is the exact opposite of what I promised I would buy and afte years of saving for the deposit, I feel I’ve wasted my money and am unlikely to get it back as a i paid full asking price. The worst part is my little girl says she doesn’t feel safe as the garden is accessed via a shared access. I just want to start all over again but having only bought in November, I’m not sure when I can begin to try to sell it or what my options actually are. Any advice gratefully received.

Pixie5740

Wid75 wrote: »

I find myself in a real dilemma. I recently bought a house I thought I loved in November, however now that the sale has gone through I’m eagerly wanting to sell. Initially when I viewed the property it appeared to be everything I wanted and basically move in ready. That was in the height of summer. Now I’m here, I can’t stand the busy round outside, the fact that I don’t have a clue how to work the boiler, the endless list of snagging jobs to do. I am so cross with myself because it is the exact opposite of what I promised I would buy and afte years of saving for the deposit, I feel I’ve wasted my money and am unlikely to get it back as a i paid full asking price. The worst part is my little girl says she doesn’t feel safe as the garden is accessed via a shared access. I just want to start all over again but having only bought in November, I’m not sure when I can begin to try to sell it or what my options actually are. Any advice gratefully received.

You can sell as soon as you like. If your buyers require a mortgage then they might face problems securing a mortgage on a property purchased less than 6 months ago.

babyblade41

You may have a problem when your potential buyers want to know the reasons for selling

It is something I would question as a buyer..

I think you have a couple of options .. stay put (snagging problems are they big or small??)

Download instructions for the boiler or if really unsure get a professional in to show you.. when you are feeling over awed with silly little problems but lots of them we sometimes think even the easiest of tasks too big a mountain to climb

If you really want to move then nothing is going to happen before xmas so maybe do some research now of what you do want now you know what you don't want..prices ,area and prioritise everything so you don't make the same mistake again

factor in moving costs such as EA, legal fees and stamp duty

You will probably take a financial hit unless really lucky but only you know what's important.


I bought a house many years ago that was my dream home until I moved in and hated it from day one.. nothing wrong as such it just felt wrong .. I put up with it for 2 years and then sold as I couldn't afford to lose money by flipping straight away

Don't forget it takes time for a house to become a home and all is very new.. I wouldn't advise to do anything hasty and have a re-think in 6 months ..surprising how things change and moving is such a stress , after months of going through the conveyancing and finally getting the keys

Hope things improve for you

xylophone

the fact that I don’t have a clue how to work the boiler

Look it up on the internet.

The worst part is my little girl says she doesn’t feel safe as the garden is accessed via a shared access.

Has something or someone frightened her? It seems odd for a child suddenly to come out with this....or is she picking up negative vibes from you?

I should think that you'll need to stick it out for a year or two - what's to say you don't buy again too quickly and suffer the same angst?

ProDave

Well things like not knowing how to work the boiler are easily sorted, get someone to show you, or get someone to change the programmer for a type you are familliar with.

Davesnave

Selling so soon isn't a great idea.

What you're experiencing is buyer's remorse, which is far more common than many people admit. The house you viewed in summer doesn't feel the same at this dreich, dark time of year, and all the little snags you've discovered have upset the image you built in your head of what it would be like living there.

Now, the negative feelings are paralysing you and you're passing them on to your child.


The first thing to realise and accept is that you won't be going anywhere else for a while. The house obviously looks much better in cheerful weather, so if you do decide to sell after 6 months ownership, you'll have bright May sunshine on your side. Hopefully, the political uncertainty we're experiencing will also be resolved, one way or the other, but if some pundits are correct, you'll be taking a financial hit by selling then. You may be secure enough to say "So be it." Equally, you may not.

The question to resolve between now and next spring is whether your hopes for this house were ever realistic. Most of us have to compromise very heavily when buying our first house. Why should it be different for you?

I'll leave others to comment on the practicalties, but heating is a priority, and giving your child a calm and stress free Christmas holiday is up there too at the top of the list.

steampowered

Surely you can work out how to use the boiler if you put your mind to it ! Find a user guide online? Or if all else fails get a plumber round to help you?

You would have exactly the same problem with any other house.

I would be willing to bet that you are projecting your emotions onto the little girl in relation to the garden, rather than the other way round.

I think you need to give it a bit more time to settle in. Accept that a first house is never going to be perfect. Remember that there are plenty of people out there who are homeless.

davidmcn

"Not having a clue how to work the boiler" would be a daft reason to move house - even if you really had to, it would be cheaper to replace the boiler than move house. If you sell, potential buyers will probably expect you to have sorted out the snagging points (and to show them how the boiler works), as well as being mighty suspicious of why you're selling so soon without (objectively) a good reason. And any other property is just going to present you with yet another boiler and different snagging issues. I would give it more time.

agrinnall

You need to get a dose of reality, nothing you have listed is even slightly unusual. Working out the boiler is easily achieved, every proporty has little things that need to be fixed, and shared access to a garden is far from unusual - if your daughter feels unsafe then put a lock on the door into the garden. I suggest you see how things have settled down in 6 months, otherwise you ay find yourself moving at enourmous cost every few months for the rest of your life.