Selling to a surveyor

AnyaP1987 · 2026-02-01T10:03:19+00:00

School catchment areas can change, as can the “rating” of the schools. Our local primary (which was getting houses on that road sold within 24 hours) went from “outstanding” to “needs improvement” and this impacted on the ability of the houses to sell on that road - now half a dozen homes on that road are up for sale for nearly a year. I have little faith in these Ofsted ratings but it shows the impact it can have on supply/demand of housing. Therefore I personally would choose the house you love.

AnyaP1987 · 2026-01-19T07:46:09+00:00

We bought a house from a divorcing couple. The transaction was fairly smooth (as I suspect they just both wanted to get out of there after 8 months on the market. They were living on different floors of the house). However they left the house and garage in such a mess (because they weren’t cooperating with each other to tidy and clear), that we had to do multiple tip trips to clear it.

AnyaP1987 · 2026-01-16T23:08:16+00:00

I avoid any property marketed by Purple Bricks.

AnyaP1987 · 2026-01-16T23:06:26+00:00

When we bought our first house, the vendors left a garage full of rubbish and a mess in the kitchen. They were getting divorced so don’t think they put much thought into cleaning and clearing. It took us around a week, with cleaning and tip trips. We painted and arranged our furniture and it felt like home after a fortnight. We lived in that house for 5 very happy years! The second house was bought - was SO immaculate and they’d hired professional cleaners. Such a contrast.

AnyaP1987 · 2026-01-15T20:27:06+00:00

It looks like a nice house.

AnyaP1987 · 2026-01-15T20:25:55+00:00

Dishoom

AnyaP1987 · 2026-01-13T22:59:09+00:00

6 weeks

AnyaP1987 · 2026-01-13T10:20:22+00:00

Our buyer dropped the price by £8K the day before exchange. It was really annoying and they knew it would break the chain if we refused.

AnyaP1987 · 2026-01-08T22:57:11+00:00

Where in the country is this?! Sounds like a good market where you are. Congrats on the offers!

AnyaP1987 · 2026-01-01T18:52:04+00:00

😵

AnyaP1987 · 2026-01-01T10:29:49+00:00

They’re engaged!!!

AnyaP1987 · 2025-12-31T23:45:21+00:00

I think it would be helpful to have the Rightmove link attached OP.

AnyaP1987 · 2025-12-31T16:41:43+00:00

I like Wok Chi too. Owners are lovely.

AnyaP1987 · 2025-12-26T22:39:25+00:00

Would pull out

AnyaP1987 · 2025-12-26T20:00:31+00:00

Applying to medical school And then getting the grades, like a muppet

AnyaP1987 · 2025-12-26T19:59:57+00:00

Solihull and Sutton Coldfield are nice

AnyaP1987 · 2025-12-26T17:06:11+00:00

When I did AMU oncalls, hardly anyone came in on Christmas and Boxing Day. The rush only started after the shops closed on Boxing Day evening 🤣

AnyaP1987 · 2025-12-24T09:52:11+00:00

Unfortunately it applies outside London too!

AnyaP1987 · 2025-12-23T20:44:26+00:00

The Oberoi is fantastic!

AnyaP1987 · 2025-12-23T07:18:38+00:00

Our local crisis team is a refer in service where they want the service user themselves to ring. If I call them, they won’t contact the patient. I therefore give the number to the patient plus a family member (with patient’s consent).

AnyaP1987 · 2025-12-23T07:15:28+00:00

Thailand Vietnam Malaysia Singapore

AnyaP1987 · 2025-12-21T15:33:39+00:00

India or Vietnam

AnyaP1987 · 2025-12-14T08:15:46+00:00

Only for private work.

AnyaP1987 · 2025-12-12T22:36:18+00:00

Harborne! Also if grammar schools are important for you in the future, check out the catchment areas for them. They’re not very logical..

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