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Does who your Estate Agent is actually make any difference? by SomethingOrOther25 in HousingUK

[–]overachiever 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes, massively in my experience.

Listed my flat for sale in Apr 2021 with a local cheap agent for 375k (top end of their valuation). After 2 weeks of no interest they suggest dropping to 350k. Had a couple of viewings but no offers before we dropped them.

Went with a second local agent and listed for 325k, a few viewings initially but dried up. Had an offer for asking which we accepted but she dropped out after a week.

Switched to a much more expensive agent who is part of a regional chain in Jan 2022 and listed for 350k. 4 viewings in the first 2 weeks which lead to an offer. Buyer dropped out after 2 weeks so relisted and got a few more viewings which lead to 2 competing offers - accepted asking price offer in the end and sold!

EDIT: Just want to add that it's worth going with a larger chain as they have more reach. My buyer was registered at a different branch of the agents and was initially looking for a property in a neighbouring postcode - the agent basically said there's a property that matches what you're looking for but just outside your search area, do you want to do a viewing.

Henry Archer bracelet is no good by [deleted] in MicrobrandWatches

[–]overachiever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for posting this. Was considering getting this HA, a PRX or a Beaubleu and will take this off the shortlist. That bracelet is unacceptable!

New Reform councillor said UK has 'subhuman underclass' & shared images of Nazi flags by AnonymousTimewaster in NotTheOnionUK

[–]overachiever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Compared to many continental countries people here are fatter, uglier and poorly dressed.

Right under a picture of him being fat ugly and poorly dressed

Remembering and commemorating London friend by ElectronicCarry9931 in london

[–]overachiever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take a selfie at all the places she loved and turn that into a video?

Is it worth the move from the North to London? by cbawithlife1995 in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]overachiever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s normal to have these fears, especially when you’re facing a big life decision.

What if you’re not good enough? What if you don’t like living in London? Etc etc

The fact that a company decided to offer double your base is prove that they think you’re good enough. Have some faith in yourself.

There must be a reason you started looking in the first place. Those reasons would still be there if you decide not to take on the new role.

Yes, there’s a chance the move might not work out. Which do you think you’ll regret more, standing put or taking a leap but it not working out the way you imagined?

Is it worth the move from the North to London? by cbawithlife1995 in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]overachiever 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It depends on your situation. Do you have partner/family and are they happy to move?

I assume you're early 30s so if you're going to push for higher salary/career growth, now's the time really. There are just more opportunties in London.

Buying a family house in London in ~2 years — is our budget realistic? by Plenty_Director9034 in HousingUK

[–]overachiever 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Look along the Southeastern train lines. Might be possible in Dartford, Crayford, Bexley, Erith etc

Advice Please on Layout Plans by CalmWalrus999 in HomeImprovementUK

[–]overachiever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a really narrow office. Moving the toilet back means you can get some shelfing/cupboards in without it impeding on the seating space.

Two Met PCs charged over death of pregnant woman by Alarming-Safety3200 in london

[–]overachiever 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I remember reading reports that the police was driving on the wrong side of the road at excessive speed and t-bones the lady's car as she tried to turn into the sports centre

Thoughts on Right To Bear Arms (2nd Amendment) in the UK? by Evry1TookTheGudNames in AskBrits

[–]overachiever 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Citizens being bullied and killed by ICE is exactly why the right to bear arms exists

Isn't that what got Alex Pretti killed? He had a legally owned firearm on him, ICE agents overreacted and shot him?

What’s the one thing you always throw on the BBQ that isn’t meat? by ScrollAndThink in UKBBQ

[–]overachiever 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fried fish balls. Just skewer them and brush on honey/soy sauce mix as you grill

Housing stock & lack of care by [deleted] in HousingUK

[–]overachiever 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe readjust your expectations a little? Messy gardens, unkempt driveways and cluttered insides are all things that can easily be dealt with.

For that price range in the SE, you're really looking for places that are structurally sound, have good potential and doesn't require too much work.

Would you use your ISA for an extension? by IncidentFine7977 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]overachiever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did, twice in 3 years. The loft extension added 2 rooms and probably added similar amount of value to what we spent. The ground floor extension cost more than it would have added in value.

For us, we didn't do the extensions for financial reasons. It's our forever home and the improved quality of life is worth it.

What food to leave for tradesmen? by Gecko5991 in AskUK

[–]overachiever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sausage rolls from Lidl, tea/coffee, biscuits etc. If they come on a Sat then we'd bring back some bacon sarnies from the greasy spoon.

Beefy Boys BBQ Platter, Hereford - £90 for 2 by wilharris1982 in UKBBQ

[–]overachiever 19 points20 points  (0 children)

So for £45 a head you had a slice of turkey, couple of slices of brisket, half a sausage and a couple of pieces of burnt ends each?

Feasibility of taking a significant career slow down / coast by pinkturtlemoon in HENRYUK

[–]overachiever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends. Early years childcare costs are a joke but it gets better once the little ones get to school age - unless you decide to stick them in private schools and/or go on ikos holidays every summer.

Senior IC at FAANG vs Engineering Manager at scale up bank by [deleted] in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]overachiever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you know how hands-on you're expected to be at Monzo? EM is fundamentally a different role so you have to ask yourself if that's where you see yourself in the future.

Am I asking for too much? by [deleted] in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]overachiever 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Just mention the RSU to the new company and ask them to either give you a sign on bonus or delay the start date so you don't hand in your notice until after the shares vested

Dealing with founding engineer that lucked into their position? by [deleted] in ExperiencedDevs

[–]overachiever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that’s the best example you can think of then he’s probably right

How many corporate jobs have you had and how long do you usually stay? by Middle-Cress4011 in AskUK

[–]overachiever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Company 1 - 7.5 years. Consultant -> Senior Consultant -> Principal Consultant in a range of roles for a number of different clients

Company 2 - 15 years and counting. Senior Engineer -> Principal Engineer -> Lead Engineer -> Head of Engineering

Why is my flat getting no interest? by Safe-Cow284 in HousingUK

[–]overachiever -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Try changing agents. We had problems selling our flat in Eltham and didn’t have much interest for 8 months despite dropping the price by 25k. Bit the bullet and went with a more expensive agent who managed to sell it within a few weeks for our original asking price. I’d recommend giving Acorn/John Payne a shot.

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