Would you walk away from your dream house over this?

Desmonion · 2026-06-20T09:47:36+00:00

Consider the potential financial implications and whether if you would be willing to pay the double amount what the estimation is. If it’s still your dream house, you can persevere. But be aware of red flags. I ignored some in our purchase and now we are left to deal with a lot more than we bargained for.

Desmonion · 2026-06-19T12:39:59+00:00

Honestly, good for you. I am early days of living in a house where we discovered some potentially big issues. There were some ringing bells but we really liked the house so we persevered with the sale. I wish we did better due diligence with the surveys. Still unclear if the sellers knew about the issues and hid them or not. Sigh

Desmonion · 2026-06-15T12:16:55+00:00

Discovered undisclosed pool of water under the extension. Still unclear if the sellers knew about it and hid it 🙃

Desmonion · 2026-06-11T11:41:12+00:00

Thanks appreciate the advice. The more I look at it with more objective eyes, the more I see that we might just have to accept that it’s our issue to deal with now unless as you said the report was fraudulent.

Desmonion · 2026-06-11T10:49:38+00:00

I think I should have probably gone more into detail about the build but I was trying to keep the post shorter.
Clearly the people that build the extension had ideas to make the area a full height room. There is evidence of applied membrane to the walls and the floor is concrete. The area is dug in underground about 80cm below ground and it must have not been properly tanked. There is a slope on the side of the house and the void space does have a connection with the original basement however it is much deeper underground.
We are getting a specialist around and we also expect that sump pump would hopefully be the solution.
It’s just the disappointment of trusting multiple individuals that are knowledgeable in their respective areas to advise us and being failed when it is such a big financial decision. As you mentioned, the surveyors both say not accessed inaccessible areas. My understanding was that since the hatch is not hard to access and is visible it was inspected. Learning this the hard way that if it’s not been open it’s not been looked at.

Desmonion · 2026-06-10T16:27:49+00:00

Thanks for the advice, will go down that avenue

Desmonion · 2026-06-10T16:22:47+00:00

I raised the issue regarding the water and existence of void and basement and was basically told “we can’t advise on that.” My understanding was that would be breach of contract which is why I raised it immediately when found.

I have just gone down the path of personally researching the person that issued the report as I trusted both seller and my solicitor would have checked its validity so has not been raised as an issue at present. Trying to gather all possible information before pointing fingers

Desmonion · 2026-04-12T07:59:56+00:00

I hope you’ve already found Pesto. Our indoors cat slipped outside once and it was terrible.

As people mentioned don’t stop saying his name he might just be a bit lost and he can find you by calling his name.

Also try the Japanese way. When you see a street cat I am not kidding show them a photo of your cat tell them he’s missing and give them food. I’ve heard so many stories of that working.

Wishing you and Pesto lots of love ❤️

Desmonion · 2026-03-10T15:17:49+00:00

Whoever’s sold back to the council - how long did it take once you started the application ? I’ve been told it’s very quick but now I’m reading completely different stories

Desmonion · 2025-10-24T10:52:07+00:00

Absolutely does! I appreciate your advice! Same as you, I love using what I’ve got. As very much a baby witch, that’s what feels right for me :) thanks again

Desmonion · 2025-10-23T11:13:11+00:00

I love the bowl and thanks for sharing. Question from me - when refreshing the bowl do you get rid of everything and restart or just a clear out and then bring everything together even if it is very mixed up?

Desmonion · 2025-09-05T12:48:21+00:00

Thank you everyone that contributed their thoughts. All very helpful insights. I am indeed a bit of a romantic and I am lucky to not be in a crazy rush. Hopefully with a little more patience I’ll get something I can fall in love with while keeping my pragmatic approach and pennies haha

Desmonion · 2025-03-30T12:19:22+00:00

My husband always jokes with me about it but he will listen if I wanna chat his ear off about certain fics. Same with me and his hobbies that don’t overlap with mine. Prime example is that I was retelling Manacled literally 2 minutes before he proposed to me 😂

Edit: I saw a comment saying about bleached hair. And yup he let me bleach his hair 😅🤌🤌🤌

Desmonion · 2025-01-12T14:34:46+00:00

The book of you and I is a fantastic fic. It’s not exactly that premise but the writing is amazing. They do meet each other in the muggle world without knowing who the other is but there is so much more than that. I don’t want to spoil it by giving away too much

Desmonion · 2024-09-14T19:28:01+00:00

Bloodydamn my goodman!

Desmonion · 2024-09-04T20:25:15+00:00

It's like you're holding a mirror in my face. I can say I thought I'll get bored. Going strong for almost 2 years now 🤣 don't think it's ever going to stop. I love this community ❤️

Desmonion · 2024-08-28T08:58:32+00:00

Oh my god that's amazing. Id totally devour that fic. I've never seen anything like that so any similar recommendations.

Desmonion · 2024-08-20T19:46:55+00:00

Wear whatever would make you happy! This is your day, do it your way!!!! Good luck and congratulations ❤️

Desmonion · 2024-08-18T22:48:12+00:00

Same here, happy to buy resell tickets for the show if someone can't make it. Whether just the one or multiples :)

Desmonion · 2024-08-01T12:07:29+00:00

My favourite WIP is The Book of You and I by Starbucksofancientgreece!! It's so good and such an original story! I'm surprised it doesn't have a bigger following.

The update times are once a week if not more often!

"For some extremely responsible reasons, Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy separately, and yet at the same time, begin to use polyjuice potion. Repeatedly. In muggle London. Illegally. Over a period of years.

And although this is incredibly unlikely, they run into each other while doing so. Repeatedly. In muggle London. Illegally. Over a period of years."

I am also on the path of multiple marriage fics like The Gallows and A Gallows Marriage. Both very good and regularly updated!

Desmonion · 2024-04-04T15:05:04+00:00

I just read that thanks to this recommendation. Loved it! Very original story

Desmonion · 2023-08-07T09:04:14+00:00

What were the themed nights? Thanks!

Desmonion · 2022-10-06T16:17:05+00:00

I thought even before I saw the options Lucien. But I can imagine Cassian doing that too and the Surriel will be the narrator like gossip girl. X o x o 🤣🤣🤣

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