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Living in Spain, trying to sell UK house, no funds left-PLEASE HELP!!!!

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  • GDB2222
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    Skiddaw1 said:
    GDB2222 said:
    I think you need to be realistic about what the property will sell for quickly. Nobody here can value it for you, but it’s haemorrhaging money and you can’t go on like this. That means you need to come in a bit below market value so as to get shot of it ASAP. 

    Mowing the lawn and changing the toilet seat won’t make any difference.

    That may mean selling for less than the mortgage, so for goodness sake discuss this with the lenders ASAP.  If you are only looking at a small shortfall you can perhaps borrow that from family or friends?


    Point taken (I was the one who suggested changing the toilet seat) but every little helps. A tidy garden and a more tempting interior might just attract a few more viewings especially if the price is dropped in tandem. Hope OP finds a buyer soon.

    I agree that it’s bound to help. I just wanted to emphasise getting the price right first.
    No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?
  • Thanks everyone for your comments-the garden IS tidy, they took the pictures before it was done so good point about getting them to take some more!  I've got an appointment with an IFA to see what they suggest and also with  my mortgage lender to see if we can sort something.  I appreciate you all taking the time to offer your advice, thank you.
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