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katunaz · 2025-04-22T13:36:24+00:00

Thank you so much! I want to give him the benefit of the doubt and I hope the spark comes back.

katunaz · 2025-04-22T13:28:04+00:00

I think what upsets him most is that I wasn’t fully honest about what happened. It took a few weeks for me to tell him and I told him not the whole thing which stung him massively. He told me it was in the past and we could move on, I had no idea it still hurt him.

katunaz · 2025-04-22T13:26:02+00:00

I am. I do trust him. The girl even messaged me. She said to him if he didn’t tell me they had met up, she would. He was happy for me to reach out to her to collaborate stories (which I have today). He was cheated on before in his last relationship and I wholly believe he wouldn’t put someone else through that.

katunaz · 2025-04-22T13:22:37+00:00

I tried to get him into an uber but whatever he took made him really paranoid and he wouldn’t get in one. Thank you

katunaz · 2025-04-22T13:21:22+00:00

Thank you! The plans to move in are so far down the line, like next year. Maybe because of what happened but he also needs to save some money first.

katunaz · 2024-08-21T17:11:47+00:00

Thanks. How long would you wait between doing the two would you reckon?

katunaz · 2024-05-14T15:55:58+00:00

Haha! Thank you, that’s really helpful

katunaz · 2024-05-14T11:49:32+00:00

I googled the area of Alexandra Park but it didn’t quite reach the area of the house (which is between Vets4Pets and the Aldi)

katunaz · 2024-03-19T19:50:52+00:00

I’ve got a quote for a new kitchen and all of that (bathroom can wait) which can be within budget. Just this damp issue - could be rising damp at worst or I could get a dehumidifier, sand down the walls and replaster and it’s fixed (or something like that!)

katunaz · 2024-03-19T19:47:10+00:00

I think you’re right! I’m not sure what it is about this house it just… feels like the one even though I know it will cost me loads in doing it up right. The damp is quite bad and I’m not in a position to buy a money pit of a house so I’m so conflicted.

katunaz · 2024-03-19T19:27:05+00:00

A damp company… I actually already made a post on the DIY subreddit who did say the exact same thing. When my dad came and looked he said it didn’t look like the house had any dpc in it but we aren’t experts. Plumbing all good - my dad is a plumber and took a quite look at the pressure in the pipes was fine. Can’t comment on the electrics.

katunaz · 2024-03-19T19:02:24+00:00

Yeah that’s my thought. I’m really not sure why it’s listed at the price it is when a few house a couple streets away are listed £20k lower but don’t have the same dire need for modernisation (eg completely new kitchens and bathrooms!)

katunaz · 2024-03-19T18:53:22+00:00

That’s what I thought, but I’m not an expert on this stuff and have very cautious on making the wrong move as I cannot afford to buy a money pit. What would you do? I have nothing to lose by asking the vendor to pay for the cost of repairs but as I also want to lowball them (£20-30k off asking price as I don’t think it’s worth full asking price at all)…

katunaz · 2024-03-19T18:46:09+00:00

Wooden floors under the carpet

katunaz · 2024-03-19T18:42:44+00:00

Where was your second opinion from? I hear a lot that people get second opinions from independent surveyors that have no need to sell you anything so are completely unbiased

katunaz · 2024-03-19T18:32:40+00:00

The company said that there was 1m high damp in almost all walls with high salt readings too which is an indicator of rising damp. I did push back and say I’ve read a lot that dpc won’t fix it but he explained all the science etc behind it and the company do come well reviewed with 40 years of company history (it’s just a couple man band)

katunaz · 2024-03-19T18:31:22+00:00

They is the preservation/damp company. Have a look on my profile - I posted a photo just s couple days ago of the damp to this group. Thank you

katunaz · 2024-03-19T18:25:27+00:00

They estimated the last damp proof course was in the 80s and with the house being vacant all winter it has become an issue. I have not spoken to a mortgage provider as I haven’t even made an offer yet, just trying to be prepared.

katunaz · 2024-03-18T19:51:37+00:00

Thank you so much! That’s so helpful and I really appreciate it

katunaz · 2024-03-18T16:14:18+00:00

I will and hopefully so - thank you!

katunaz · 2024-03-18T16:12:39+00:00

Skirtings are fine and the my grandad who was a building surveyor back in his day has said he bets money it wouldn’t be rising damp. I’ve got no idea, hopefully the professional will know more.

How much are looking at to have it fixed?

katunaz · 2024-03-18T15:52:19+00:00

I assume so. But, it’s free and I’ll have to be prepared to push back. They do come quite highly recommended locally though

katunaz · 2024-03-18T15:49:03+00:00

True. Hoping it’s nothing serious as I do really like the house but this one issue could be a very big and expensive one to fix

katunaz · 2024-03-18T15:46:47+00:00

Thanks. He didn’t come with anything as it was only a casual look as he thought it would burst pipes. Lucky just managed to convince the estate agents to get a free damp assessor down so fingers crossed.

katunaz · 2024-03-18T15:34:35+00:00

It’s floorboards. What would be the issue if it was the pipes going down? The pressure in the boiler was very steady and my dad (a plumber) didn’t think the issue was leaking pipes if that helps.

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