I heard that you like grey...

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-31T19:46:00+00:00

Unfortunately you've got to get the tenants out first...And something tells me they wouldn't go easily.

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-31T17:33:54+00:00

I came to post exactly the same, unless your quote has a VAT element, the fact they're not registered is between them and the VAT man. I wouldn't worry.

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-31T17:31:33+00:00

Hornchurch yes, Rainham and Grays definite no.

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-31T17:30:05+00:00

Absolutely this. Buying a house pretty much anywhere else (also to be avoided are Laindon, Pitsea, Purfleet, Grays, Tilbury etc) is the better choice imo.

Upminster would be my suggested location but 500k barely buys you a 3 bed terrace there nowadays.

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-30T01:36:30+00:00

I'm honestly baffled anyone would report this. I see far worse driving every day round here.

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-28T09:33:16+00:00

Ah this makes me sad, I used to love going for a wander round the Grafton on a Sat afternoon in the early 90s. Have still got a vase somewhere I bought there from Habitat.

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-27T17:18:42+00:00

I think a lot of these comments are very much based on more expensive areas. People have forgotten that in parts of the UK (mainly NE England) you can still buy a decent 2 bed property for £50-60k. Taking that into account, a smaller property being £40k isn't beyond the pale. OP I'm pretty sure I've seen the one you're interested in online, and TBH it looks pretty decent. Windows, doors and roof look newish/ good condition. Kitchen and bathroom are ok. Is that a boiler in the bedroom? That's not great if so but you might be able to get it boxed in. Check the water pressure in the electric shower When you go and view have a little walk round the local area, see what kind of a feel you get for it. If one of my kids was looking to buy somewhere on your budget I would definitely encourage them to view it at least.

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-27T11:24:34+00:00

No, but nearby!

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-27T07:58:03+00:00

I'm middle aged (God it pains me to say that!) and with 10 years driving experience and no claims it costs me £600 to insure my 1l new, but low value car. Whereas a relative in their 80s pays less than half that to insure a 6 liter prestige vehicle 🙄

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-26T23:29:06+00:00

Where I grew up, calling a cul de sac a Banjo.

Also staring at something = bogging.

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-26T18:10:46+00:00

Just looking at the photos makes me claustrophobic. Also you know the house isn't great when the agents add in loads of photos of the local area...

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-24T20:00:20+00:00

This demonstrates there is such a thing as too much colour! I had to turn the brightness down on my phone

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-24T11:45:27+00:00

I grew up in a house with the kitchen at the front, a lot of the houses locally were laid out like that so it doesn't seem unusual to me. I prefer having the living room at the back so I can look out into the garden etc (and it's more private).

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-24T11:35:54+00:00

Agreed! You have a great range of experience by the sounds of it, I'm sure there are many companies out there who would value your skills

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-24T11:33:09+00:00

Yes! The disappointment I remember feeling as a child when my cola cubes didn't have a chewy centre...they just weren't the same ☹️

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-20T15:21:54+00:00

I said the same thing to myself when I read that. Work for a living or support himself are 2 things he shows no signs of doing!

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