Been in for a few weeks now. Very happy with it.

Obviously I've got my priorities right and started with sorting the garage. I don't have a before picture but it was a bit of a state. Absolutely filthy in there and had some old kitchen units left behind.

Swept it all out and took the units to the tip. Looking much better now.




Pressure washing is fun.




Then gave the walls a quick lick of white. The floor will be getting a coating of this stuff http://www.floorpaintexpress.co.uk/garacoat-garage-floor-kit.html but it'll have to wait until next year when it's a bit warmer. It won't set properly in this weather unfortunately.

:) exciting!

Got the keys today :)

Contracts exchanged today. Should be moving on either 11th or 12th of November. 3 weeks!

Update: their onward purchase has progressed well and we should be in a position to FINALLY exchange next week. Sending loads of money across to the solicitors this evening! :s Won't be able to complete for a few more weeks though I don't think.

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Originally posted by VegasPhil
They kind of have you by the short and curlys. You are hundreds out of pocket both if you pull out and find something else or if you wait.

I expect it will be worth it. You might as well put some pressure on the agent. No doubt they think the sellers are being cunts too.

Could try to put the shits into them. You might be able to use the mortgage offer expiring excuse to create some leverage or book to view some other properties and make sure they know you are doing so.

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They kind of have you by the short and curlys. You are hundreds out of pocket both if you pull out and find something else or if you wait.

I expect it will be worth it. You might as well put some pressure on the agent. No doubt they think the sellers are being cunts too.

Could try to put the shits into them. You might be able to use the mortgage offer expiring excuse to create some leverage or book to view some other properties and make sure they know you are doing so.

They've been convinced it's reasonable that if we're left out of pocket through their third attempt at an onward purchase taking ages then it's coming off our offer.

Should give them an added incentive to pull their finger out and get us in for November.

We've been bending over backwards for them when a couple of their purchases have fallen through. They promised they'd look for somewhere to rent and we were about to exchange contracts with a deferred completion date. They've now had an offer accepted on another property and now aren't willing to exchange with us yet, but the rental place we're in is up for sale so it's a timebomb before we HAVE to be out.

They've just been complete pussies from the start and haven't been willing to follow through on any of their promises. Driving me mad.

What's the problem?

AAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH they really are being utter cunts. Stressed.

On the verge of it falling through. Fucking fuckers can just fuck off and choke on a million dicks.

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Originally posted by Neo
I'm in the process of buying an old house, so much more space for the money than all the new builds we looked at.

Offer was accepted last week of July and want to be in before November, not sure how likely that's looking at the moment though.

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Being small isn't a prerequisite of a new build.

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I liked the fact most new builds have en-suit's alot of the older houses dont,

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But pound for pound they tend to be smaller.

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Originally posted by Neo
I'm in the process of buying an old house, so much more space for the money than all the new builds we looked at.

Offer was accepted last week of July and want to be in before November, not sure how likely that's looking at the moment though.

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I liked the fact most new builds have en-suit's alot of the older houses dont,

I'm in the process of buying an old house, so much more space for the money than all the new builds we looked at.

Offer was accepted last week of July and want to be in before November, not sure how likely that's looking at the moment though.

I'm Ron Burgundy?

I bought a new build and it hasn't fallen down yet?

It's a 30s semi. Built bloody solid but no cavity wall insulation.

To be fair to the current owners they've done a good job with it. It's in good condition and the quality of the interior is pretty good. Certainly one we can move in to and not have to worry about redecorating for a while.

For me the important things are garage, garden and good kitchen. Ticks all those boxes.

Just need them to stop fannying about and get the fuck out now. Been going on since April :|

Id rather have an old house than a new build myself have you seen the way they throw them up? Old houses are a lot better built but as said by Ben it's the idiots who have decorated them previously that can be a pain

Congratulations, best thing you will do

Can't beat the feeling of getting keys to your first house

Remember the day like yesterday

Old houses cost a fortune to put right the retarded previous owners wrongs though :lol:

Mine was built in 1995 and I can't believe some of the stuff the prick done. Proper bodge job billy.

I'm also in the process of buying a house, but not a new build because I don't like paying a premium for a generic house. Thought I'd share my cool story as it seems to be the 'in' thing right now.

Our sellers are being bellends though.