In the Meantime

doingitanyway

HOUSE
So, two conversations with the EA today. The first was a bit tetchy despite my efforts to keep it light. I got bored by her explanation as to why she hadn't been in contact. Apparently she thought I was calling her, and then...blah, blah. I did manage to ask @mark55man how much it would take to remove it from the market. It was a good question because she had no answer. The vendors had not given her a figure and she was clearly frustrated by it. Annoyed even. She said she would talk to them again and come back. She did. They have another five viewings, four at the weekend and another one on Tuesday. She will speak to me after that.

The vendors have turned down one offer (presumably lower than mine) Despite six viewings the only offer was lower than mine. So, let's see what the next six viewings bring up. I have a feeling the EA may stop taking viewings after Tuesday?

 I still like the bungalow but can't fit in another visit until after 15th as I am away next week. Hopefully the first choice house will be resolved one way or another by then. I don't think the bungalow will go (hopefully not) until they drop the price so I should be ok for a second visit after 15th

MSE
I finally set up a separation with my main account from discretionary spending. From now on I have £100 a week for small spends and food. This will stop me using my main account so often for small ticket items. Even I have tired of using money so often 

HEALTH
Still in a lot of pain and it is making me grumpy. I bought a yoga mat as I have found yoga stretches really helpful. More helpful than any meds or rub-in creams. I forced myself to do lots of walking today. I have been doing morning yoga but will add a night session now I have my mat  it might help with my sleep

 After calling at 8am and holding for 50 minutes I spoke to a receptionist at what sounded like a call centre?! GP did not call me back despite being sent a text from the surgery to say they would call in the morning. I will contact them again on Monday. Sigh.

Hope everyone is ok

jwil

The vendors sound like a right pain in the rear!  I hope they sort out what they want (i.e. your offer!).

doingitanyway

jwil said:

The vendors sound like a right pain in the rear!  I hope they sort out what they want (i.e. your offer!).

I couldn't have described them better. I think they plan to keep viewing it until they can prompt a bidding war. They did that last time but the EA are appearing to run out of patience. 

mark55man

well played DIA, well played

redofromstart

So frustrating for you, and I suspect for the EA too, who after all this time and effort, at the end of the day just wants the commission.  You have to ask yourself if the greedy seller is the reason it fell through last time. You certainly won't get the opportunity to negotiate if the survey picked up anything from what you have said. 

beanielou

The venders sound real pains in the bum.
Sorry that you are still in pain.  What a blooming pain as it drains you so much.

MovingForwards

Current rules are £10k and it can all be taken as a tax free lump sum, you can do up to 3 pots if old enough.

The sellers are being very daft as they'll lose potential buyers playing games.

Hope the pain eases soon.

MFWannabe

Do you really want to buy a property from such already difficult sellers? 

They sound like a nightmare tbh and I wouldn’t have much faith in the process going smoothly 

doingitanyway

mark55man said:

well played DIA, well played

Thank you for your help 

MovingForwards said:

Current rules are £10k and it can all be taken as a tax free lump sum, you can do up to 3 pots if old enough.

The sellers are being very daft as they'll lose potential buyers playing games.

Hope the pain eases soon.

Thank you. Pain back to bad. It is so difficult to control! 

redofromstart said:

So frustrating for you, and I suspect for the EA too, who after all this time and effort, at the end of the day just wants the commission.  You have to ask yourself if the greedy seller is the reason it fell through last time. You certainly won't get the opportunity to negotiate if the survey picked up anything from what you have said. 

MFWannabe said:

Do you really want to buy a property from such already difficult sellers? 

They sound like a nightmare tbh and I wouldn’t have much faith in the process going smoothly 

Thank you. I do agree @red@redofromstart the post survey negotiations may be nigh impossible. I doubt the process would go smoothly. In answer to your question @MFWannabe I don't want to buy a property from these vendors or even use these particular EAs. However, I do want the house. It is difficult for me as properties in the specific area do not come up often. Also, I am living in a difficult housing situation and I don't know how much longer I can do this. 

beanielou said:

The venders sound real pains in the bum.
Sorry that you are still in pain.  What a blooming pain as it drains you so much.

Thanks Beanie. The pain is very draining I didn't appreciate that before now.

doingitanyway

A bad night. Lots of writhing pain. Not good. Not good at all. I did yoga this morning on a new yoga mat. I had been doing it on a towel. 

I am going to get a quote from a recommended acupuncturist. Apparently, it can be helpful. I'm willing to give any drug-free option a try.

I will be trying ending my days with golden milk (turmeric, ginger, honey and coconut milk) very anti inflammatory but tasty and comforting at the very least  So off to buy the ingredients today. 

Using transport seems to be aggravating nerves in my back, so I will be staying local and walking everywhere. I plan on buying some magnesium salts and having a deep bath later. The newspapers and a coffee out will feature too. I have a face mask so I will be using that later.

I have the house to myself tonight and tomorrow morning. I will enjoy the peace and quiet. 

Wishing you all a lovely Saturday