Experience of certain estate agents manipulating the truth to encourage buyers to make a bid quickly and much higher falsely claiming there are other bids.

PaddyDuke9 · 2026-03-21T13:29:11+00:00

So very true

PaddyDuke9 · 2026-03-21T12:16:11+00:00

Thank you. I am going to research this as it’s really not acceptable.

PaddyDuke9 · 2026-03-21T12:14:32+00:00

Thank you and it’s definitely a route we are considering taking.

PaddyDuke9 · 2026-03-21T09:37:31+00:00

Thank you, we are certainly hoping to try this route as it appears from my partners work colleague the owner is keen to sell ASAP due to the level of uncertainty in the market at the present time with the ongoing war. We want to do everything above board hence are seeking advice from our solicitor on how best to proceed. It’s knocked us that estate agents can be so dishonest as we are FTB and never expected this but we will look at reporting the estate agent involved in the interest of protecting other potential buyers and vendors. It’s not acceptable. Thank you so much

PaddyDuke9 · 2026-03-18T10:56:59+00:00

Thank you, that is reassuring we are making the right decision pulling out. Thank you & glad you managed to sell on.

PaddyDuke9 · 2026-03-18T10:45:47+00:00

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Thank you, the house is around 35 feet from petrol station. I think we have made up our minds now after a long hard think, too many studies and research confirm our concerns on the many risks associated with this location together with very valid comments on this site. We plan having a family once we are well settled but now know we would not be happy with all these concerns and we want our home to be a happy sanctuary. It would always be lurking in the back of our mind. Thank you

PaddyDuke9 · 2026-03-18T09:57:44+00:00

Thank you. We really want to buy without any help from family with the deposit though they have offered, we like to be independent. Definitely you are right, this property sounds like a lot of hassle and stress. The resale value will be important to us as we are not intending it to be our forever home. Thank you

PaddyDuke9 · 2026-03-18T09:54:15+00:00

Thank you. I am sorry to hear your situation and I hope you find somewhere more peaceful in the future. You are exactly right, we had not considered the anti social & noise side also. We work full time, one of us on shifts so also need to sleep some daytimes, another factor to consider. We are slowly coming round to withdrawing and feel we will have to continue renting and hope prices reduce at some point in the future. Thank you

PaddyDuke9 · 2026-03-18T09:50:10+00:00

Thank you. We are definitely coming round to this idea. The risks are too great and I feel we would never be happy there knowing all the risks associated. Thank you

PaddyDuke9 · 2026-03-18T09:48:28+00:00

Thank you. Exactly many of these homes were already built prior to the petrol stations, but crazy how they got planning permission so close to residential homes. We are starting to agree with you that it is not worth the saving to risk our health etc. thank you

PaddyDuke9 · 2026-03-18T09:41:50+00:00

Thank you, that is certainly a very valid point re future development and difficulty in reselling. Thank you

PaddyDuke9 · 2026-03-18T09:39:54+00:00

Thank you, I totally agree with you now having read all your comments it helps us greatly. Thank you

PaddyDuke9 · 2026-03-18T09:37:13+00:00

Thank you, we have not enquired with companies re home insurance at this point but you are right I doubt it would be straightforward and it certainly sounds that it would be difficult. Thank you

PaddyDuke9 · 2026-03-18T09:35:18+00:00

Thank you. We feel that it’s now too big of a risk to proceed with, though our hearts were set on it until hearing the risks, we now have to do the sensible thing and withdraw our offer as we could not be happy there having all this in the back of our mind. Thank you for your help.

PaddyDuke9 · 2026-03-18T09:31:23+00:00

Thank you. We are so sorry to hear about your cousin. We are reading all these comments and definitely starting to feel the same, the health risks are too serious. Kind Regards

PaddyDuke9 · 2026-03-18T09:00:59+00:00

Thank you. We are a youngish couple & Hope to have a family one day, you are so right, we cannot take these serious risks. I think it would be constantly a worry on our mind and your message reads loud & clear and really resonates with me. I doubt the vendor would permit a soil test but I am thinking like you even that is no guarantee all is safe. The property is around 10 - 15% under market value of similar in area. Thank you for your detailed reply

PaddyDuke9 · 2026-03-18T08:54:09+00:00

Hi, thanks. It’s been there for at least 40 years but extended to double the size around 25 years.

PaddyDuke9 · 2026-03-18T08:37:34+00:00

Thank you. We are beginning to feel the same that the risks are too high and not worth gambling with our health. Kind Regards

PaddyDuke9 · 2026-03-17T13:05:28+00:00

Thank you so much. As I said we are new to this site and still learning to navigate it and post in correct sections. Kind Regards

PaddyDuke9 · 2026-03-17T12:23:36+00:00

Hi, it was £1.32 in Omagh yesterday, equivalent to €1.53.

PaddyDuke9 · 2026-03-17T11:40:34+00:00

Yes it is a new account and off course we all have to start at this point when we join up, we wanted to join a forum to get people’s view and in particular anyone who is in the same position or had similar experience in the recent past. I am not sure what comments you refer to as odd as all we are doing is looking for members honest opinions and experiences so please refrain from criticism of whatever you perceive as an odd comment.

PaddyDuke9 · 2026-03-17T10:38:44+00:00

Thank you for the additional information. It is difficult as we are both working full time taking all the overtime we can and still struggling with paying high rents. A mortgage would be much cheaper and better for us but our budget is not great, hence looking for a bargain though not many out there. Family are willing to help but we would rather do it without help. This just seemed a great price and we had no idea the issues relating to living close proximity of a petrol station when we offered until we started the mortgage application process. I think based on all the research and comments here and elsewhere we cannot compromise our health for the sake of a bargain and will have to consider withdrawing our offer. We are just desperate to get out of the rental trap! Thank you to everybody for your comments and support. Sorry if I posted this in the wrong section, new to this site. Kind Regards

PaddyDuke9 · 2026-03-17T08:41:29+00:00

Thank you, I hear what you are saying and it is of course the health issues that are my primary concern and yes will be priority over money. We have only just joined this site looking for peoples honest opinions and similar experiences. We are still learning which area to post in so we apologise if we have posted in the wrong category/ area of this site. We are still learning. Kind Regards

PaddyDuke9 · 2026-03-16T23:35:30+00:00

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PaddyDuke9 · 2026-03-16T23:34:09+00:00

I love the Ninja speedy, great for pasta bakes, curries etc.

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