DrCarrie's adventures in saving to be a mortgage-free wannabe

DrCarrie

LadyWithAPlan said

Cant you join the burlesque and get them singing at the same time??? Songs like Hey Big Spender and I'm Too Sexy?

LadyWithAPlan This is a TOP idea!  

So the survey came back, and I got in a bit of a tailspin. But have calmed down a bit now, with the help of my dad and the realisation that the surveyor has been very thorough, and covering their back. But it really has led to some potential reprioritising as to what happens next.  With the help of a fair bit of walking up hills and through the woods. 

KajiKita

I know that feeling of ‘argh!’ on receiving the survey - I had to read ours several times as the valuation was a big fat ZERO! (Then I started researching Japanese Knotweed ….). Hopefully the walking and reprioritising has helped clear your head. 

KK

LadyWithAPlan

This survey stuff does scare me a little! I think there are different levels of survey - I can see me paying up for an extensive one!

DrCarrie

Goodness, it been a long time since I have posted. 

But this house is an extraordinary puzzle in communication and a lack of information, with a side order of useless professionals. 

I think I will be completing it in mid-January.

Just stopping by, before Christmas and then the fun will begin, decorating, gardening rooting out bargains etc. 

KajiKita

Sending sustaining strength and positive vibes. Enjoy your Christmas break and recharge 😊

KK

DrCarrie

Hi all, 

Fingers crossed I will be in the new place by the 17th of Jan. I had to ask the landlord for an extension, I am effectively homeless for one day. 

Really cannot express how disappointed I have been by the conveyance. Anyone thinking of buying soon, please ask for a personal recommendation from someone that you know and trust. 

To add insult, to these unnecessary injuries, the landlord has been in touch to inform me about scaffolding going up, blocking access. This is significantly going to impede removals; I am in the basement flat with very narrow steps to the pavement.  I am super concerned about how I am going to get any furniture out! 

KajiKita

Crossing my fingers for you too! 🤞🤞🤞🤞
Can’t the landlord delay the scaffolding until after you move out?

KK

LadyWithAPlan

How annoying on the move date - maybe indeed ask for a push back on scaffolding as if you can’t get furniture out you will be leaving issues for both you and him 

DrCarrie

Thank you @LadyWithAPlan and @KajiKita - The news on the scaffolding is that it has been delayed. My landlord talked to the Freeholder - so it looks like it will be fine. We still have not exchanged contracts, so the solicitors accrued interest instead of me! I paid the deposit before Christmas. 

Fingers crossed I am in on the 17th!

Been looking at overpayments on the mortgage, I am going to aim for 2.5% overpayment this year - alongside the new windows, decorating and gardening. 

This would be £4350 across the year, £362.50 a month.

debtfreewannabe321

How exciting, I have just read through your whole diary, and you nearly have your new home in the space of a few months, brilliant! Good luck, and I hope you exchange/ complete on time. DFW321