In the Meantime

savingholmes

Hopefully being a cash buyer will swing it for you. Sounds exciting.

Chrystal

Sending every positive thought possible to the Universe that your offer is accepted and everything goes smoothly (it's more than time for your luck to change for the better)  Sometimes things happen for a reason and this may be one of them.  XXXX

in_need_of_direction

I agree with Chrystal. I wonder if the job wasn’t yours because this house means you don’t need it

MovingForwards

Everything is crossed and positive thoughts are flowing for you. I agree with INoD that everything happens for a reason.

Seasidegal58

Sorry to hear about the job - but kudos to you for getting to the final two!
Fingers crossed that all goes well with the house 🤞

doingitanyway

Thanks everyone for all the positive vibes. You lot are great 

Good news to report. My offer was accepted. I offered below asking price, had to go up a little bit, but agreed at a price that gives me a little extra to go towards the things the house will need. 

I am cautiously optimistic, but aware the survey may produce some surprises. It's ok if nothing major and the vendors are willing to work with me.

Today I spoke to a friend of a friend who lives in the new area who has 2 electricians and 1 plumber I can use. I already have another plumber contact so that is 2. I am currently collating a spreadsheet of trades, but getting a builder will be the breakthrough.

If the house gets to exchange I plan to do the following before I move in (listing so I have a list to work to)

• Move out of storage unit and put everything into one of my bedrooms. 
• Locksmith to change locks
• Sand floors
• Remove fitted wardrobes in bedroom 1
• Reinstate fireplace in bedroom 1
• Install a bathroom in bedroom 2
• Change location of a fuse box
• Remove wall between 2 reception rooms
• Open an account to separate house works funds

There will be a new list once the above has been achieved and I move in (fingers crossed)

The next few days...

• Find, then instruct solicitor
• Find, then instruct surveyor
• email if there are any existing searches
• email when work in dining room will be completed
• email timescale from vendors

I'm a bit overwhelmed and anyone who has followed my journey will know trades are an area I struggle with, but I need to stay focused and positive and get things done 

I hope everyone is ok 

Four_Seasons

How exciting, looking forward to your journey to an amazing home x

Chrystal

Brill news.  Still sending those positive vibes out to the Universe that things go the way you want them to.  Exciting times ahead XX

jwil

Congratulations on the offer being accepted!  Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly.

I feel your pain with the trades, we've had lots of difficulties too.  It's good that you've got some recommendations for plumbers and electricians though  - you might find that they can recommend a builder if you don't manage to find one otherwise.

Humdinger1

Whoo-hoo @doingitanyway! Sending good vibes...maybe the job outcome was to give you time to focus on this? As @Seasidegal58 says, kudos for getting as far as you did.  Something even better is just around the corner.   Love Humdinger xx