In the Meantime

jwil

That's absolutely fantastic news, fingers crossed all goes through ok.  Good news about the health barrier being removed as well   

It's good that you've got a friend to go with you for the second viewing, and hopefully the survey will be as positive as these things are!   I'm no expert, but I'd be looking for any obvious signs of disrepair, checking condition of windows/doors, boiler etc, and ask whether the boiler/heating is working.  Is there anything that would need to be done urgently, or is it liveable for now, or even better, if it's all done and in move-in condition!  Hope it all goes well

the_end_of_the_rainbow

Congratulations- fingers crossed that the process goes as smoothly as possible 🤞

WelshmansDaughter

Excellent news. Sending you house fairy vibes

Skint_yet_Again

So pleased for you dia. Hope all goes well with your second viewing & it all goes through ok. I would ask about any alterations to the property (if there are any) & when done so you can get the surveyor to check them out. Mine had a flat roof extension to the rear & I knew it had been there over 20 years. My surveyor checked it out for me. 

Also agree about boiler & when last serviced. Mine hadn’t been serviced for a year so they had it done and provided a gas safe certificate before we exchanged. 

Good luck 🤞 Glad things are also sounding more positive about your health x

Sunshine_girl2

Just catching up with diaries , what great news . Everything crossed this is the one . 

mark55man

well done DIA - sounds like you hit the jackpot - a sensibly sharp offer, and a vendor who sounds on the ball.  Fingers crossed for you  

doingitanyway

MFWannabe said:

Oh wow what fabulous news 🎉 I really hope everything goes well for you 

southern_chick said:

That really is amazing news. I’ve got everything crossed for you that it goes through and you’re in your own home before too long xx

savingholmes said:

What terrific news. So pleased for you on the house. 

Hope everything falls in line health wise too. Glad the obstacle was removed.

beanielou said:

The best news.  All positive vibes your way.

Chrystal said:

I am just so happy for you, and praying that all goes well on all fronts.  (((hugs))) XX

the_end_of_the_rainbow said:

Congratulations- fingers crossed that the process goes as smoothly as possible 🤞

WelshmansDaughter said:

Excellent news. Sending you house fairy vibes

Sunshine_girl2 said:

Just catching up with diaries , what great news . Everything crossed this is the one . 

mark55man said:

well done DIA - sounds like you hit the jackpot - a sensibly sharp offer, and a vendor who sounds on the ball.  Fingers crossed for you  

 Aww thank you everyone for all the positivity 

jwil said:

That's absolutely fantastic news, fingers crossed all goes through ok.  Good news about the health barrier being removed as well   

It's good that you've got a friend to go with you for the second viewing, and hopefully the survey will be as positive as these things are!   I'm no expert, but I'd be looking for any obvious signs of disrepair, checking condition of windows/doors, boiler etc, and ask whether the boiler/heating is working.  Is there anything that would need to be done urgently, or is it liveable for now, or even better, if it's all done and in move-in condition!  Hope it all goes well

Thank you for the good wishes 
The boiler, some water not coming out of taps, didn't test the heating. I will make sure these are addressed. But, remarkably move-in-able otherwise

Skint_yet_Again said:

So pleased for you dia. Hope all goes well with your second viewing & it all goes through ok. I would ask about any alterations to the property (if there are any) & when done so you can get the surveyor to check them out. Mine had a flat roof extension to the rear & I knew it had been there over 20 years. My surveyor checked it out for me. 

Also agree about boiler & when last serviced. Mine hadn’t been serviced for a year so they had it done and provided a gas safe certificate before we exchanged. 

Good luck 🤞 Glad things are also sounding more positive about your health x

Thank you for the good wishes 
The alterations are obvious as walls have been removed downstairs. I will ask surveyor to pay particular attention. A loft room has been created. However, no extension or anything so hopefully all is well there...

doingitanyway

So, the second viewing went well. Property even better than I remembered.
My friend confirmed the things I thought.

There were a few issues

1. boiler doesn't appear to be working
2. no washing machine space
3. water would not come out of a few taps
4. rubbish dumped in alley where bins are taken through

Whilst I remember:

1. needs curtains (measure up for)
2. find stopcocks
3. find fusebox
4. check boiler/central heating works
5. check water in bathrooms/kitchen
6. check rubbish removed
7. boiler certificate of safety
8. surveyor to check house adaptations and permissions

I saw no signs of damp and it smelt fine despite no windows being opened or overpowering air fresheners 
It has been professionally renovated, so although I am sure I will find problems once I'm in, like any new home it is exceptionally move-in-able. Carpets and floors and walls all good. It will need curtains to stop people looking in

There is a big cupboard next to a bathroom which will fit a washing machine. It might work better near the bathroom, as the kitchen is small, although it has a slimline dishwasher which is probably the better use of the space as far as I am concerned.

I am counting down to the survey. 

I had a good day yesterday and dared to dream this might work. On paper it should be ok. We are both chain-free and eager to complete quickly

Funds are tight as ever, and I am going to try and pay for the surveyor by having a frugal month (bar a weekend away already booked but not paid for)

I need to spend very carefully so I might use my diary to track spending for July to keep me accountable.

It is sunny here and I hope it is at least a little sunny where you are too

jwil

That sounds really positive overall, fingers crossed all progresses smoothly!

doingitanyway

jwil said:

That sounds really positive overall, fingers crossed all progresses smoothly!

Thank you