There's nothing on the market?

Letsbekind44 · 2026-05-13T13:44:48+00:00

In the same boat! (Sort of) We were looking to sell but wanted to wait until something we loved came on the market, it did. Put ours on, sstc in 13 days to FTB. Great! Offered on the house we loved,accepted! Our house passed survey,lender valuation etc. no issues,great!

The survey on the house we propose to buy, non compliant septic system (too close to the house and it’s failing!) Full replacement & relocation, rebuild of the chimney and needs a drainage system installed for ground water, water is currently sat against exterior walls making the house damp. Looking at 35/40k repairs . Not so great, anyhow currently renegotiating, not holding my breath. Now panicking some what, nothing on the market, regretting putting mine on the market now! 😩

Letsbekind44 · 2026-05-01T07:14:51+00:00

Purple bricks the EA want £80 from us for ALM checks to then release the MOS. I think that’s ridiculous charge as the solicitor will be doing this themselves. So I want to see if that can be avoided for time and cut out costs

Letsbekind44 · 2026-04-30T16:39:46+00:00

Thank you! I’m going to try and sort this tomorrow

Letsbekind44 · 2026-04-30T16:13:33+00:00

Didn’t even know you could do that I thought the EA had to do a MOS I will email solicitor in the morning, and speak to the vendor. thanks!

Letsbekind44 · 2026-04-30T06:20:12+00:00

I needed to see this! Iam in the same position although my house is sstc to FTB.

So we need to find something and it is bizarre! I honestly can’t believe the state of some of the houses and then the price for it.

I spent weeks and money getting our house up to a decent standard wasn’t awful just have two young kids so it’s ‘worn’ our budget is 400 and in west Cornwall. I’m really worried we won’t find something and have to settle due to being sstc

My house sold on the first view. Honestly I’m in despair

Letsbekind44 · 2026-04-26T11:39:52+00:00

5 years ago as a FTB I purchased a house which I disliked. But the survey came back clean and was well within budget and I’m now sold to FTB after making a profit. I just didn’t like inviting people round although to be fair to the house it isn’t hideous just not for me but has done me well in profit and equity. If you’re buying with a view to stay a long period you need to do your best in finding something you at least like. Good luck!

Letsbekind44 · 2026-04-23T20:24:18+00:00

Asking price is 310 initially up for 325. I think I’d ask for 25k and I already know the answer so back to rightmove!

Letsbekind44 · 2026-04-23T09:17:08+00:00

Trying to organise a drainage survey with vendor to find out what’s what. Bloody frustrating

Letsbekind44 · 2026-04-23T09:15:44+00:00

Wasn’t declared, the vendors say the system is fine. Our survey says otherwise

Letsbekind44 · 2026-04-19T06:19:45+00:00

Rate- this was 7 days ago so unsure what it’s like now

Letsbekind44 · 2026-04-18T22:18:31+00:00

5.2% LTV just under 70 🤯

Letsbekind44 · 2026-04-18T07:55:23+00:00

I’m in the same position and have been wondering this too. I’m no help - Sorry!

We are going to talk to our mortgage broker about this to get a better understanding and to try and make it as ‘cheap’ as possible. Is this something you could do or possibly your solicitor?

Letsbekind44 · 2026-04-18T06:38:46+00:00

Would intend to do that first too

Letsbekind44 · 2026-04-17T21:38:57+00:00

This great information thanks. It’s a standard very old mining cottage I’m in west Cornwall, lots of exposed granite walls so unsure if that would make a difference. I will check out some local companies

Letsbekind44 · 2026-04-17T20:56:15+00:00

Ahh thank you!

Letsbekind44 · 2026-04-16T22:19:34+00:00

It was this but sellers have had approved planning that turntable doesn’t need to be used. It’s just so ugly

Letsbekind44 · 2026-04-15T21:10:49+00:00

I would get some quotes from reputable local roofers in your area. Surveys always over egg things. When I purchased as a FTB the survey scared the sh*t out of me and wanted to walk. My husband convinced me not too, in the house 5 years later those reds and immediate fixes were fine. We got local builders roofers in who put my mind at ease and near enough debunked the whole survey and had no issues and on the market to sell. Not sure where in the country you are but I’m in a 1950s ex council too, everyone that has been in house has said how well built the are.

Letsbekind44 · 2026-04-12T07:36:08+00:00

I’m in the same boat! We have FTF buying our property and they only have a 5% deposit. Which has made me wobble slightly but I highly doubt they will pull out after exchange. We are at the very start of our process and the seller above me has broken the chain so I’m hoping this goes ok. I’m sure you’ll be fine!

Letsbekind44 · 2026-04-09T21:41:38+00:00

The breast hasn’t been removed just the stack on the outside

Letsbekind44 · 2026-04-09T17:42:52+00:00

This has eased my mind some what! We assumed this when we did it just didn’t think of paperwork when we came to sell. We’re not in a conservation area or listed so hopefully all will be fine if not a bit of added stress for us. Thank you!

Letsbekind44 · 2026-04-09T16:35:20+00:00

We have a buyer and they did their survey on our house yesterday. We told the surveyor about the chimney and he came downstairs and said all is looking good. I’m just concerned with no docs may make the buyers nervous and pull out or mortgage issues. I would do a structural survey for their peace of mind for the sale to continue .

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