In the Meantime

savingholmes

I think after your previous house surveys its natural to feel trepidation. Perhaps as people advised me at the time - work out what you can live with ahead of time if you can and decide what would tip you to re-negotiate or pull out.

WelshmansDaughter

It’s natural to worry when you don’t have all the information you need and these things seem to take an age. You’re not just buying a house, you’re looking for a home. Keep that in mind

Skint_yet_Again

Hoping all goes well with the survey today 🤞

doingitanyway

jwil said:

That's great news about the electrics, one thing less to worry about!  If you haven't found anything negative online about the renovation company, then hopefully that's a good sign.  Fingers crossed all is well after the survey too. 

I agree with leaving the mattress for now. The inconvenience and hassle would probably outweigh any monetary saving.

Thank you I agree

doingitanyway

MovingForwards said:

I believe you can look at the regs portal to see if there's any details, it's just directly asking BR you can't do. Perhaps that will allay concerns and allow you to update the surveyor? If an official response is received from the seller / sols you can forward that on too.

Glad you're holding off on the mattress, others will appear when it's more convenient for you.

Not sure about your GP but mine has exercise help sheets to download and follow, maybe check yours and the NH$ site as a way of getting/ doing something in-between your private appointments. Also have a look at beginners yoga on YT to help with stretching etc.

Thanks I will try and find the regs portal but so far sellers are saying the previous owners carried out changes and they haven't...

I need to get better at exercising. I do have self help sheets 

doingitanyway

savingholmes said:

I think after your previous house surveys its natural to feel trepidation. Perhaps as people advised me at the time - work out what you can live with ahead of time if you can and decide what would tip you to re-negotiate or pull out.

I took your advice and thought about deal breakers and re-negotiating issues. Thanks 

WelshmansDaughter said:

It’s natural to worry when you don’t have all the information you need and these things seem to take an age. You’re not just buying a house, you’re looking for a home. Keep that in mind

Thank you, good point 

Skint_yet_Again said:

Hoping all goes well with the survey today 🤞

Thank you for the positive vibes and for remembering it was a big day for me 

So, the good news is the survey took place. The surveyor called before he went in so I could share concerns and things to pay particular attention to. Even though the actual report won't be available for a week to 10 days, he called me straight after the survey for an overall impression. He said there was nothing especially scary. There are issues but nothing insurmountable. Structurally it seems fine. I was in the new area for the weekend so that was nice. I was able to spend time with the friend I stayed with for a long time and enjoy it. 

The new home seems so much more of a possibility now although I realise it isn't a done deal until after contract have been exchanged. We are waiting for searches to come back now...

In other news a small windfall from a financial company. They owed me (unknown to me) some money. I immediately paid off the credit card that had some solicitors costs on it. I then put away the money to pay for a new washing machine to be purchased and plumbed in. I also paid for a glass of something nice for my friend and I. I am pleased as that protects my emergency savings again 

I am feeling positive and like a weight has been removed.  

Skint_yet_Again

All sounds really positive 🤞 Great news about the unknown money 🤗 glad you treated yourself and friend to something nice 

Chrystal

It sounds good, and I'm sending every positive thought possible to you. ((((hugs)))) XX

beanielou

Great news on the windfall & all positive vibes for the survey. 

jwil

That sounds really positive about the survey, and great news about the windfall.  It's great that you managed to do something nice for you and your friend as well as enabling you to keep your emergency fund intact.