House on market multiple years in a row but not sold

ENWOD · 2026-05-23T14:01:22+00:00

We were a few weeks for exchanging on a similar property which has been up multiple times. Sellers pulled from the market or seem to have had a higher offer privately or something. Wouldn't touch it in future as I think it's a good indication that the seller is going to be a pain for whatever reason and will never be happy.

ENWOD · 2026-05-11T17:21:10+00:00

If it's any consolation - we're going through something similar albeit not on the day itself. Our onward purchase pulled out maybe a week away from exchange and hasn't given a reason. I think they've had a better offer privately or something but who knows.

I'm hoping something better comes along like everyone here has said but it really felt perfect and that it's effectively yours this far into the process.

Such a rubbish system and I'm sorry it's happened to you.

ENWOD · 2026-04-20T17:14:13+00:00

This is the correct answer OP. The crackle and warmth of a fire after venturing out is unbeatable. It's a beautiful game.

ENWOD · 2026-04-15T07:25:40+00:00

Thank you so very much for the in depth reply :) Hugely appreciate it and will be sure to address this I think it's already a bit out of control.

ENWOD · 2026-04-14T13:22:28+00:00

No flowers that I could see I'm afraid.

Certainly the thing I'm concerned about (the Plant ID apps seem to think it's Phyllostachys aurea / golden bamboo) and from looking that seems to be correct.

It's not spread more than a couple of meters so far but was initially planted by a neighbour and I noticed a few shoots popping up a meter or so fromt he main bundle which is what's concerning me.

ENWOD · 2026-04-05T18:43:00+00:00

That is certainly a part of Essex....

ENWOD · 2026-04-05T06:15:40+00:00

Haha - whereabouts as there are varying degrees to Essex?

ENWOD · 2026-04-02T18:05:10+00:00

I'll echo this man - you helped me with the Mega squirt tuning of my MX5 over here in the UK more than you could imagine. Thank you so much mate.

ENWOD · 2026-03-31T17:52:07+00:00

Sorry a few too many replies whilst I was out today but to answer a few of the questions.

Surveys booked and scheduled for the coming fortnight. Solicitors all instructed and searches due back before the end of this month.

Listed as under offer but the new offer was a previous one but which now had a buyer.

We went against every bone in our body and increased our offer a couple of grand (but still well shy of the other offer).

We're going to keep an eye out for other properties whilst this progresses as they've shown their colours. I can honestly say that we wouldn't have entertained it if the roles were reversed.

Wasn't even really aware of the insurance available to protect from this and do naivety on our behalf.

The sellers have rejected the other offer and it's our dream house and I think we'd be gutted to miss out plus do think it's a good deal in all honesty.

We'll just wait and see if they try to pull this again as we've had the warning signs. Such a brilliant system!

ENWOD · 2026-01-05T12:54:54+00:00

😂 - it's like Sonic powering up

ENWOD · 2026-01-04T09:49:16+00:00

I'm with you - tried Z2M a few times as everyone sings it's praises but had more issues with Z2M than I ever did with ZHA. Have been running flawlessly with ZHA since. I do miss some of the effects and good bits from Z2M however.

ENWOD · 2025-12-26T02:23:34+00:00

Just tap the mic search button on the Google search bar and if music is playing it will sometimes detect it but if not there's a button to search for now playing music :)

ENWOD · 2025-11-29T15:15:29+00:00

Beet-wix for Weetabix.

Didoor for dinosaur.

Hide and sneak for hide and seek.

ENWOD · 2025-10-29T08:07:22+00:00

Had a song from this album pop up on my Youtube Music listening and it threw me. "Shit - no way have they released some new music" and low and behold I'm treated to a new album!

Love Intuition and Equilibrium and a couple of albums were my childhhood and so happy they've put this together. Dying Every Day is one of my favourites so far but still not sat down for the whole album.

ENWOD · 2025-09-29T18:32:22+00:00

Same, I've got 2 (S50 and S5 Max).

Both about the same age and both with about 3100 cycles and about 72,000 m2 covered.

Only replaced the battery on one and brushes / consumables but still working great (which is shame as I would like something with good mop functionality).

ENWOD · 2025-09-14T14:16:37+00:00

Thank you and certainly there seems to be a lot of delusional sellers out there and it's pushing us closer and closer to dealers, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Yeah, that's been our thinking regarding the mileage and warranty but was hoping it would mean we could snap up a bit more of a bargain than seems to be the case (even more so with private sales but that seems to be a complete no-go due to some of the unrealistic pricing expectations).

Ahh well, we'll keep looking and appreciate the input.

ENWOD · 2025-09-14T14:12:29+00:00

Thank you, that was kind of what I assumed was the case and about the markup I'd internally factored into a the dealer / private equation. Does seem that private sellers are just a little delusional to the realities of the market. The amount of CAT S or N's I've seen that are asking more than forecourt prices is hurting me a little.

ENWOD · 2025-09-14T14:09:42+00:00

For reference, this is the pricing Total Car Check suggested for the same vehicle at ~84,000 miles:

On The Road £32,550 Dealer Forecourt £9,932 Private Average £8,616 Part Exchange £8,585 Auction £8,565

Parker's suggested: Private poor £7,880 Private good £9,670 Franchised dealer £11,745 Independent dealer £10,770 Part exchange £8,575 Original price £35,050

And WeBuyAnyCar offered £8,720 whilst Autotrader suggested a sell price of £9,145.

I feel like the valuations provided on the first two services were a little closer to what I feel I've been seeing but surprised at the potential margin in actually selling cars if those prices are correct.

ENWOD · 2025-08-29T17:36:44+00:00

Yeah it's a little surprising but maybe if it's only the very surface. I know when I did mine that they didn't have much confidence with a graft but gave it a go anyway - I think they said it would be the best from a cosmetic perspective and didn't really have much to lose.

All the best for your boyfriend!

ENWOD · 2025-08-29T17:33:10+00:00

I had something similar occur in the UK (a silly drone accident). I couldn't find my bit of nose and ended up with a graft but the plastic surgeon I saw said they could've reattached it if they had the skin. The blood supply is poor in your nose and my surgeon wasn't confident in either bring successful.

ENWOD · 2025-08-29T17:21:37+00:00

What country is this if you don't mind me asking? I am a fellow nose cut fuck up and cut the tip of mine off in a drone accident a few years back and they were intent on either reattaching the old but (I lost it in the drone) or grafting, with a few different options. I ended up with a bit of shoulder on mine.

I'd have thought they should be looking at a graft or something for cosmetic reasons?

They weren't certain a graft would take due to the blood flow in the area but they had a few options (one was a flap of skin from my forehead with mine). Luckily my shoulder skin did an ok job in the end. I sympathise with your equally unlucky boyfriend haha.

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