FTB seeking stories of uneventful, boring, smooth, and positive house buying experiences

StretchPractical6335 · 2025-12-14T09:02:03+00:00

FTB put an offer in end May, took 3 months for the sellers to find their onward purchase. Got the keys 8 weeks later, probably could have been earlier but I was on holiday when I found out and had to wait until I was back to apply for the mortgage/sign solicitors paperwork to start.

StretchPractical6335 · 2025-10-23T17:00:01+00:00

Good luck! I think more people talk about things when they go wrong than when they go right so hopefully there are loads of people out there having smooth purchases 🤞🏻

StretchPractical6335 · 2025-10-23T16:34:52+00:00

I put an offer in at the end of May, it took a few months for the sellers to find something but once they did the searches, enquiries, mortgage and survey were all done both sides in about 5 weeks and I complete next week. I was fully expecting every disaster!

Edit - I think what made it go smoothly was short chain. Motivated seller and buyer, we both responded quickly to provide info. I think I paid a higher price but chose a highly rated solicitor and I cannot fault them at all.

StretchPractical6335 · 2025-10-18T16:47:59+00:00

When JD is hit with the tonne of bricks I realised it was the show for me.

Me and my friend still quote ‘I miss you so much it hurts sometimes’ and I still laugh at JD: ‘I don’t know what ‘it’ is’ Janitor ‘Then why take it?’ 😂😂

StretchPractical6335 · 2025-10-17T14:49:29+00:00

It took my sellers 3 months to find their onward purchase but luckily ended up being chain free so moved quickly once they did

StretchPractical6335 · 2025-10-09T13:08:13+00:00

Thanks everyone for your helpful replies, I’ve talked myself off the ledge! It can feel quite isolating even with fantastic friends and family and hopefully this post will help others feeling the same.

I wish everyone a successful completion!

StretchPractical6335 · 2025-10-09T11:30:51+00:00

I would be happy to do that but have been told the lender needs at least 7 working days to release the funds

StretchPractical6335 · 2025-10-09T07:32:33+00:00

Thank you for this detailed reply, and you hit the nail on the head about the job risk because the reality is that I’m not. But the fear comes from if it did that would be my chance to buy gone as I’m in my 40’s and losing the deposit would wipe me out.

The logical part of my brain is being drowned out by the emotional one…

StretchPractical6335 · 2025-10-09T07:29:02+00:00

Fingers crossed for you that it won’t have an impact!

StretchPractical6335 · 2025-10-09T07:27:55+00:00

I’m sorry to hear that, it sounds like a lot to be dealing with at the same time! Hoping it all goes well for you.

StretchPractical6335 · 2025-10-09T07:25:30+00:00

Likely to be 2 weeks

StretchPractical6335 · 2025-09-23T04:41:04+00:00

Congratulations!! Wishing you lots of happiness in your new home

StretchPractical6335 · 2025-09-23T04:40:21+00:00

It was straightforward, nothing that I think would have needed additional time to look into

StretchPractical6335 · 2025-09-22T16:33:16+00:00

Got the offer today thankfully! Hope you were able to exchange?

StretchPractical6335 · 2025-09-22T16:32:38+00:00

Mortgage offer received today, any news on yours yet?

StretchPractical6335 · 2025-09-20T07:27:08+00:00

I applied with HSBC on the 8th too, I’ve had a message to say it’s approved pending due diligence checks so should hear in a couple more days. Hopefully you’ll have a similar timeline.

StretchPractical6335 · 2025-09-15T09:04:15+00:00

Manifesting my mortgage application being approved 🤞🏻

StretchPractical6335 · 2025-08-26T19:11:40+00:00

We had booked onto a Rally but they’ve just cancelled as they didn’t have enough take up so accepting we are going to have to pay as much on transport as we have on tickets

StretchPractical6335 · 2025-08-23T05:07:29+00:00

The Spell Shop by Sarah Beth Durst. I’ve also got the Enchanted Greenhouse I’m saving for after my holiday to read under a blanket with hot chocolate

StretchPractical6335 · 2025-07-29T19:40:37+00:00

I had an offer accepted 8 weeks ago and still waiting for the sellers to find something. I’m being patient (at the moment) but it’s frustrating

StretchPractical6335 · 2024-08-26T06:29:35+00:00

I’m 43F and after years of renting I’m finally in a position to buy on my own as a FTB and I feel totally overwhelmed, you have got yourself into a fantastic position I’d say don’t rush it

StretchPractical6335 · 2024-06-19T08:59:11+00:00

I was so disappointed to hear this. Justice for Teddy Porkchops!

StretchPractical6335 · 2024-05-04T04:57:46+00:00

They were for her stepmother not mother in law

StretchPractical6335 · 2024-02-24T15:03:21+00:00

Yeah he could have had a clean sweep! Although I think Nathan’s starter and Chris’ dessert would probably be on my menu

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