15months to debt free - I hope

Sun_Addict

With the offer from the developer being so quick it’s obviously a desirable property. Would it be worth waiting for a better offer? On the other hand it would probably be a quick sale 🤔

jwil

You presumably are in no hurry to sell the house so don't need to rush to accept an offer.  Given that it's within the lower end of the valuation, why not counter offer for a higher amount?  A developer will be good at making low offers to try and grab a bargain.

ladyholly

I plan on putting in a counter off and the condition that they clear the house. That is after we have cleared what we want to keep or sell ourseves. This would save us a lot of hassle and to be honest the amount they have offered is, I think, reasonable bearing in mind it needs a lot of updating and a fair bit more than I was expecting.

ladyholly

Good Morning

No post for a couple of days because I havent been near the computer as I have been business during the day and too tired in the evening. I spent the best art of 2 days cleaning the conservatory. yes it was that bad because I havent been able to get in there for all Mr LHs stuff. The rest of the house has been dusted and hoovered so feeling very pleased with myself. The bedroom curtains are in the washing machine at the moment ( they will be hung straight from the machine so no ironing needed)  but there is a tiny bit of other ironing to do a bit later.The kitchen floor needs a good clean which is also a job for a bit later and then I think all my planned jobs are done. Mr LH will be home later today. He hasnt had a very good time unfortunately until yesterday when a couple of his friends arrived. He is talking about not doing any festivals next year but he may well change his mind. I do hope so as I enjoy the few days peace a couple of times a year.

On the bad side both yesterday and today the neighbour and his German Shepherd who has been stalking me has come out of his house with the dog.  It is stressful as I really dont understand what his game is and have to be constantly watching for him. He is of working age so its only happening at the weekend but thats enough.  It is quite disturbing behaviour and means I have to divert with Bear and walk further further to get home. I have done an on line report as when the police visited they said it is quicker that trying to phone them on the non emergency line.

No money spent over the last couple of days and I have had a tiny sale which will be posted tomorrow. The weather is beautiful today so far and the outside doors are open with a gentle breeze coming in.

Have a good Sunday everyone.

jwil

You've had a productive few days!  Sorry the neighbour is being an idiot again.

ladyholly

Evening all

All jobs completed including hanging the clean curtains. . Mr LH is home and the car is unloaded but it is all dumped in the conservatory until tomorrow except the food that has come back of course which has been put away. I  can see sausges for dinner tomorrow as that is the only thing that has come back that needs eating asap.

No money spent. Parcel packed and something in addressed envelope for the solicitor - both to be posted in the morning. A quiet afternoon doing very little so nothing else to add.

Oh yes one thing I have picked my first strawberry of the season.

Have a peaceful evening.

Blackcats

Good strategy re the offer from the developer.  

Enjoy your strawberry! 

peb

If you do decide to negotiate with the developer do please get proper advice, you should be considering an overage agreement.

ladyholly

peb said:

If you do decide to negotiate with the developer do please get proper advice, you should be considering an overage agreement.

I have spoken to the estate agent today and given him a counter offer. Thank you for your comment about an overage agreement. I must admit I had never heard of it  so have spent some time with Mr Google. I am not going to go with it for several reasons which would take too long to explain here but could use it as a negotiating tool if needed. To be honest I just want the  whole thing done as it is affecting my sleep and health so not going to argue too much.

Blackcats

Hope that the estate agent is doing their job well to alleviate at least part of the stress and hard work for you.