In the Meantime

Chrystal

MovingForwards said:

Better than cake or chocolate!

Noooo  !!!

savingholmes

You have done well on the frog list. 

Disappointing re the survey report. Hope you find a positive way forward.

doingitanyway

Today has been like a game of chess.

Vendors gave me an ultimatum: exchange on Monday or they will re-market.

I countered I won't exchange without due diligence. The report arrived on Saturday and there were issues that were high risk that I did not know existed. 

I spoke to my solicitor who agreed with me.

So, I now have an inspection this week for one issue and another for next week for another.

I have also seen a garden flat. I am going to arrange a viewing. I need to have something up my sleeve to save my sanity.

MSE wise my new host will not take any money and we share the food shopping. Therefore I am doing some treats and tonight we are having F&C. I had no idea it was so expensive!!! Other than that some mascara from Aldee that had good reviews (want to try and make a bit of an effort)

• solicitor contacted after 3 attempts!
• inspection organised for one issue
• 2 emails to EA

Tomorrow will focus on creative work and continue focus on all things house!

Off to bed. If you are reading late at night, sleep well.

Chrystal

Good idea to have 2 strings to your bow. 
 The vendors must know that if they re-market the property that they will  have the same thing happen again with new buyers.  Sounds as though it's probably hot air and bluster maybe desperation? 
Make sure you aren't buying a pig in a poke!  ((((hugs)))) XXX

savingholmes

I agree with Crystal damp can be difficult and expensive to resolve so you are taking all the right steps.

Best of luck with it all.

Skint_yet_Again

Sorry to hear about the damp issues but I think you are doing the right thing. Hope it can get sorted. My survey is this week 🤞

doingitanyway

Chrystal said:

Good idea to have 2 strings to your bow. 
 The vendors must know that if they re-market the property that they will  have the same thing happen again with new buyers.  Sounds as though it's probably hot air and bluster maybe desperation? 
Make sure you aren't buying a pig in a poke!  ((((hugs)))) XXX

I like that saying  and yes I agree, It is totally bluster and possibly desperation. They have a 'my house is perfect with no issues and that worries me as they are very emotional and are acting slighted...

savingholmes said:

I agree with Crystal damp can be difficult and expensive to resolve so you are taking all the right steps.

Best of luck with it all.

I agree. I have a friend who is having huge disruptions as they keep thinking it is sorted and it comes back. Messy and expensive. I've lived a life of repairs whilst on a small income and don't want to do that again.

Skint_yet_Again said:

Sorry to hear about the damp issues but I think you are doing the right thing. Hope it can get sorted. My survey is this week 🤞

Thank you and good luck with your survey.

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So today

• Banking issue to sort
• Arrange 1st inspection with vendors/EA/and workman
• Answer queries with flat
• Collection from organisation
• Arrange 2nd inspection with vendors/EA/workman
• Write up notes from course
• Buy a water spray bottle
• Book a viewing for flat

Had a bit of a splurge yesterday on F&C (delicious) and basic makeup.
Next few days meals are taken care of.
I asked at Mr L if £1.50 veg boxes happen there. They do but happen randomly in the morning. Will keep my eyes open.

Have a good day all

MovingForwards

Took me a while to work out what F&C was! Makes a nice treat and depending on the size could be shared with a pudding and glass of wine / mocktail.

Garden flat sounds interesting, it's good to keep options open.

doingitanyway

MovingForwards said:

Took me a while to work out what F&C was! Makes a nice treat and depending on the size could be shared with a pudding and glass of wine / mocktail.

Garden flat sounds interesting, it's good to keep options open.

Thanks MF. Going to view at the weekend. 
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Off to collect a document from a friend.

Was going to post a letter accessing funds but will wait until after my viewing a flat at the weekend. PO strike anyway so it won't delay anything by waiting...

The flat looks beautiful and is huge in terms of square foot but it is only one bedroom, although bigger than many of the 2 beds I've seen. Ceiling height is enormous. Own private entrance. A long lease, only 1 of the flats in the house can be let and a small service charge that goes into a sink fund.  A dog isn't a problem according to the lease.  At this stage I would just get a sofa bed for friends/family.

Hope everyone has a good day

Seasidegal58

The flat sounds lovely!😀