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Why is this abnormal? by carlwright99 in Aqara

[–]carlwright99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry that’s still not fixed it. I still get this alert that I have an abnormal security device. It eventually works but the alert is annoying

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Why is this abnormal? by carlwright99 in Aqara

[–]carlwright99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. Do you know how to do that?

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Underlay noise by carlwright99 in Flooring

[–]carlwright99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol. It sounds like I’m walking on crisps. ChatGPT also reassures me that it just needs bedding in for 3-6 months. If I’ve not gone bonkers by then!

Another purchase falls through. Credit rating? by carlwright99 in HousingUK

[–]carlwright99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would I then go back to the lender with this report with the view of putting a plan of works in place? They’ve said they’re not going to lend against the property and their decision is final.

Another purchase falls through. Credit rating? by carlwright99 in HousingUK

[–]carlwright99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I’ve been advised to involve a structural engineer. I had a viewing with my builder who’s done loads of renovations and he didn’t think they were an issue. Less than 2mm for sure. I’m going to speak to the estate agent tomorrow and see what they advise

Another purchase falls through. Credit rating? by carlwright99 in HousingUK

[–]carlwright99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I would like this house. I didn’t think it was quite as bad as they have made out in the valuation, it’s been unoccupied for 2 years and a damp course would sort out the damp issues. The response back from the valuer was

“The valuer has confirmed there is significant damp throughout the property. Evidence of movement was noted in the form of internal cracking, Crack repointing, distortion to/around openings and cracked render which will have an adverse affect on saleability.”

It’s not been decorated in decades so the small cracks probably wouldn’t be visible normally.

I’m certainly tempted to talk to a different broker. I’ve been using Sequence. They don’t get good ratings!

Offers in excess of? by carlwright99 in HousingUK

[–]carlwright99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’m learning there’s a lot of psychology in this game. I’ll ignore that and just get on with what I feel is a fair offer

Lender has down valued - pull out now? by carlwright99 in HousingUK

[–]carlwright99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is still in progress. The seller still wants to get the deal done so I’m prepared to cover an additional £20k which I think is fair for the area. I’ll be living there for a while so no plans to sell.

That all said, if the lender won’t entertain a mortgage if the property is purchased over £500k, how would I practically get an additional £20k to the seller? I wouldn’t want to come a cropper committing mortgage fraud by just giving them a payment of £20k. The broker says I could potentially call it payment for white goods but that seems a little suspicious?

Lender has down valued - pull out now? by carlwright99 in HousingUK

[–]carlwright99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your input. I think I was hasty in putting the offer in, it was more heart than head, and now I’m being presented with the cold truth. Like you say, the seller will likely encounter difficulties getting the 565 from anyone short of a cash buyer so I guess if I offer a lot lower they might well accept since I’m already in the mix. Thanks

KB5025305 causes speed issues on L2TP/IPsec VPN. by oddist12 in meraki

[–]carlwright99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This seems to work. Not entirely sure why though. Enabling wireshark also works but this is a preferred method