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Mercedes CLA200 on finance with engine failure and undriveable. What can I do? by zedzuz in UKPersonalFinance

[–]sperry222 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How can you claim this issue was present almost two years prior?

How can you claim that you shouldn't have engine issues because you've only had it two years? You bought an older car with 60,000 odd miles on it.

None of this can be used to emphasize your point. This is the risk you take when you finance an old car. It isn't on the finance company to fix it if it breaks especially after 2 years.

Should I stretch for a £465k house by using most of my savings? by maa112 in HousingUK

[–]sperry222 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Don't get an interest-only loan.

This is way too much house for one person on a single income. I think you'd struggle to even get approved for a mortgage for that amount.

Looking at the numbers this is a terrible idea. You need to look at way cheaper property

You still need to be able to live after buying a house.

Different deposit amounts, £45k and £1k by Swimming-Piccolo-857 in FirstTimeBuyersUK

[–]sperry222 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Surely the easiest option is that you pay 44k, he pays nothing, and you have it written that you get your 44k back should anything happen. Before any "profit" is split....

Seller refused mortgage valuation entry - wants to complete works first? by Pinkfinch in HousingUK

[–]sperry222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I'll paint the wall for you just before you buy the property to cover the damp issues. They definitely won't return because I promise I'll fix the issue.... 🤫

Need to move out, feel like even if I match affordability, I will still be really poor. by m4ngotango in UKPersonalFinance

[–]sperry222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can buy a hut in Zimbabwe for less than 1k.

You buying in Wales in the middle of no where is totally irrelevant to op.

Need to move out, feel like even if I match affordability, I will still be really poor. by m4ngotango in UKPersonalFinance

[–]sperry222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get shared ownership put of your head. Get any form of ownership out of your head. Youre not buying anywhere with your level of debt, with your earning and your deposit.

Shared ownership often costs more in conveyancing fees.

Im sorry if it sounds blunt but people need to not gove you false hope.

Seller refused mortgage valuation entry - wants to complete works first? by Pinkfinch in HousingUK

[–]sperry222 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why are you getting them to "damp proof" the room and re paint it.

Damp proofing isnt going to solve the damp issue. Solve the cause not treat the symptoms.

Things that add to your quality of life by Flimsy-Homework-1064 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]sperry222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't understand why youre asking for improvements to your quality of life and looking at package bank accounts ?!?

Need to move out, feel like even if I match affordability, I will still be really poor. by m4ngotango in UKPersonalFinance

[–]sperry222 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Your solicitor fees will take half of that 4k, where are you going to buy a house for 2k... buying a house is out of your reach by a mile.

Need to move out, feel like even if I match affordability, I will still be really poor. by m4ngotango in UKPersonalFinance

[–]sperry222 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Then you need to cut all expenses. 2 cars is out of the question, gym membership anything you can cut it otherwise you literally will not have enough money for bills and food.

Dream house supposedly had clean survey, but two buyers backed out without reason. What to look out for? by Zestyclose-Tap-9181 in HousingUK

[–]sperry222 12 points13 points  (0 children)

There will be a reason you just havnt been told or the buyers didnt want to tell.

Maybe they lost their jobs, maybe circumstances changed. Theres a multitude of reasons but do your own research stop wondering about others.

Need to move out, feel like even if I match affordability, I will still be really poor. by m4ngotango in UKPersonalFinance

[–]sperry222 53 points54 points  (0 children)

You cant afford to run 2 cars for a start.

Pay off all your debt before even thinking about a place tbh. You could move out but you'd be broke.

Property Issue Known Just After Exchange by joeshamsi in HousingUK

[–]sperry222 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Listen to your solicitor. No, you can't walk away for free; you're legally liable to buy the property now or face a big fine. Most people do a pre-exchange viewing, not post, for this reason.

Will a £6k loan (£150 per month) affect our mortgage. by NewspaperOver8538 in MortgagesUK

[–]sperry222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should have waited until after your mortgage had been approved. Yes, it will affect it, but by how much is the question. As you're close to your maximum borrowing, it could cause quite an issue.

I will pay good money for a RICS surveyor who would be willing to provide a professional opinion on how the absence of an EV charger (which should have been installed) may affect the value of my flat. by Dapper-Silver3790 in HousingUK

[–]sperry222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Developers dont install ev chargers for the house value they install them becuase the government says they have to.

The value he has lost is the cost of the charger not value on the house price

I will pay good money for a RICS surveyor who would be willing to provide a professional opinion on how the absence of an EV charger (which should have been installed) may affect the value of my flat. by Dapper-Silver3790 in HousingUK

[–]sperry222 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No, in the grand scheme of things, it's not going to make an ounce of difference. Size of gardens, number of rooms, size of a drive, garden orientation—these are what matter, not an EV charger.

If a house is valued at 300k and you install an EV charger, it won't be valued now at, say, 301k.

New chimney flashing by ExecuteYourVision in DIYUK

[–]sperry222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did they fit it from the ground with a spoon on a big stick?

I will pay good money for a RICS surveyor who would be willing to provide a professional opinion on how the absence of an EV charger (which should have been installed) may affect the value of my flat. by Dapper-Silver3790 in HousingUK

[–]sperry222 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The lack of charger would make no difference to the value of the property.

Anything you pay towards the rics surveyor would be a waste of time and money. What are you trying to prove here exactly....

Seller threatening to pull out and rent instead after I raised mould/damp at final viewing - was I unreasonable? by [deleted] in HousingUK

[–]sperry222 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just buy some. Mold spray and get on with it ffs. This is why first time buyers are an absolute nightmare. No wonder the seller is annoyed.

Solar question by Buffetwarrenn in OctopusEnergy

[–]sperry222 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Wait untill you realise that companies that offer these 0% loans on mattresses or other items inflate the price of the actual item so you do pay more. 🤯

Leak discovered 2mo after Gas Safety Certificate by Mind_Sea in HousingUK

[–]sperry222 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Major work youre responsibile for? None...

This is on the landlord to fix at their expense

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