[Peter&Liz]

Well done Jenni, blue stickers and a buyer! :clap :clap :clap

As good things come in threes, any predictions for the lottery this weekend? :laugh

Peter

[Jennispink]

As good things come in threes, any predictions for the lottery this weekend? :laugh

Peter

I'll be getting a lucky dip I think!:laugh

[Janey]

SOunds a good idea the other is to go plenty of times to McD's some of the prizes would clear the mortgage and I could give the house away maybe there will be some takers then?

[aberdian]

Sold ours in 4 weeks at 15% over the asking. My blood pressure was sky high coming to the closing date!! 4 offers on it too :) Still, got a month to go before money changes hands......

[Helsandfamily]

Sold ours in 4 weeks at 15% over the asking. My blood pressure was sky high coming to the closing date!! 4 offers on it too :) Still, got a month to go before money changes hands......

Brilliant news, I hope that it all goes smoothly for you!

hels

[aberdian]

Brilliant news, I hope that it all goes smoothly for you!

hels
Thanks for that, we're living high on the hog at the minute on the proceeds-yet-to-be-realised, stopping over in Singapore before hitting Christchurch on Saturday morning :)

[Mels]

We just had our first viewing since half-term!!!
I had 5 minutes warning, not ideal after two weeks with kids on holiday but nevermind.
He didn't look too interested but difficult to tell.

Mels

[Rusty]

Does anybody know what happened to the fairy?
I could use some special luck with selling.

[Mels]

I think she's on it's way to me. Once I've sprinkled fairy dust (just like in Peter Pan - aahhh) all over the house I can send her in your direction?

Mels

[holland]

Hi all, Glad the fairy is still going strong...it must be one chunky envelope by now!!!!

and to think the fairy started her journey from sunny Blackpool!!!!

[holland]

Wonder how Nat ( Belmont) is doing?? She must be here by now?????

[Genie]

Having been decorating for weeks (by jove I needed that!) I'm reaching that point in the process where the work on the house is coming to an end and all that remains is for the buyers to show up (fingers crossed tomorrow):yes

I'm just wondering what I'm going to do with all the spare time I'm going to have once the cushions are plumped and the skirting boards are dusted!!

I'd like to get my knitting out and sit back for a short while...but my needles are packed. I could get out some of those books I've been promising myself I'll read...but they're packed. Or what about getting down to some long awaited....oh, that's packed too!

I get the strangest feeling I'm headed for limbo land, one way ticket, do not pass go, do not collect £200. :exit

[Janey]

Can the fairy come to Cornwall we need the buyers we have had beautiful weather all week shame the kids are back at school! Rhodendrons and blossom coming out hedgerows full of daff and primroses but alas no sign of a buyer!

[cathgates]

Hi Janey, send the fairy to me when you've had some of Her dust!!! I really could do with some luck :yes

Cath X

[Kerry and David]

Can she fly via Southampton on her way back north?
Our Estate Agent has arranged an Open Day for a week on Saturday to get all the people through the doori n one day - only problem is no one has booked in yet:wah
We need to push on now as David has job offer for NZ starting 13th August.

Oh well, it gives me a reason for a good clean up....

Good luck all

Kerry x

[nickydwuk]

Last I knew the fairy was with Catt :yes

[Andy-Dee]

Fairy fairy cast your spell
on the house where we dwell
we have a viewing for tomorrow
make them offer and end our sorrow

Whoever has her - point her North and shake her till her boots rattle - about 11am please.

[Janey]

:roll
Fairy fariy when your visit in Cheshire is through

spread your wings and fly due south and grant me a viewing or two
(before my sanity runs out!)

after that task is done spread you twinkle dust to all those on here who are suffering housing blues

to unable them to move

good luck Andy keep my fingers crossed!:nice1

[holland]

Dee....how did you get on??

[catt]

Your right Nicky i have the fairy whch is parcelled up and ready for posting to Mels tomorrow.........sorry Mels i was away for the last 4 days and didnt get the chance to post her off before i left..........so your all going to have be nice to Mels to see who she sends it to next :laugh

[Genie]

Well second viewer came and went with nothing to hear afterwards. Not even any feedback this time! After all that hard work getting the house up to a high standard I feel a down part of the roller coaster ride coming.

Big plus was we were featured as (fanfare) House of the Week in the Wiltshire Times. Had no idea that this was happening so just hoping it will generate some footfall.

Fairy, Fairy flying so high,
Why oh why do you pass me by?
Flutter your wings
And shower some dust
Our time in Wiltshire, end it must!:)

I'm not Dickens but you get what I mean:laugh

[vixxann]

well ... house is in paper this week "substantially reduced for quick sale" we've made the decision to drop price but this is now a no-offers price /lowest we can go figure (35k less than it went on one year ago:wah )

we have a viewer booked for 2pm today - just hope its not another messer that isn't in a position to go ahead .

good look everyone.

[Andy-Dee]

Not heard yet Holland - but they were here an hour - so they must of liked it at least a little bit.

[Genie]

Good luck Vicki, got my fingers crossed for you.

Jeannie

[Mels]

Your right Nicky i have the fairy whch is parcelled up and ready for posting to Mels tomorrow.........sorry Mels i was away for the last 4 days and didnt get the chance to post her off before i left..........so your all going to have be nice to Mels to see who she sends it to next :laugh

I can be bribed with chocolate buttons :D

Mels

[Genie]

Would that be white chocolate, milk or dark? :D

[Mels]

The giant ones :D

[Genie]

:D If that can bring some fairy dust for a house sale it's a deal!!

[Mels]

done :D

Mels

[Mels]

Actually Genie, not wishing to appear fickle or anything or just an indecisive girlie :yes, I've just checked back thru' the posts and I think Rusty asked about the Fairy a few days ago. So if Rusty would still like the Fairy I will give them first dibs if thats OK, but I'll be quick with her (the Fairy!) and whizz her round the house and then send her on.
And choccy buttons only make me fat anyway :roll


So Rusty let me know and PM me your address if you want the Fairy.

Mels

[Genie]

:laugh No worries Mels. I've only just twigged on that there is an actual fairy. I thought she existed metaphorically:laugh Doh!

[Mels]

you mean you didn't believe in fairies!!!!! :exit

Mels

[Rusty]

Actually Genie, not wishing to appear fickle or anything or just an indecisive girlie :yes, I've just checked back thru' the posts and I think Rusty asked about the Fairy a few days ago. So if Rusty would still like the Fairy I will give them first dibs if thats OK, but I'll be quick with her (the Fairy!) and whizz her round the house and then send her on.
And choccy buttons only make me fat anyway :roll


So Rusty let me know and PM me your address if you want the Fairy.

Mels

Done.
Careful with the 'her' references as I am in fact a bloke. :nice1 . Mrs Rusty is registered, but has not written a single post yet and just reads through my/our ID.
I'll send her (the fairy) on to the next person after she works her magic. I'll read back and see who is in line.

[Mels]

It's OK Rusty, I knew you were a guy. Just re-read my post and the 'her' was the fairy - honest :D

Mels

[cathgates]

The fairy would be very welcome at my house for weekend break, She will be treated very well and be treated to first class travel for Her onward journey:yes

I will also be interested to see how the 50 billion cash injection from the government will pan out - although it is some 6 months late:(

Cath X

[smitjo]

Well we are just about to hit the market....well the folks are to be precise but we all plan to buy a farm together in NZ so I'm feeling the pressure as if it was our own home!!

Chosen the estate agent, sign goes up in next few days, photographer comes on Wed and then we join the waiting game....urgh!!!

[nickydwuk]

Just spoke to our agent - it seems that the moprtgage broker who was working for our buyer has now pulled the plug on the mortgage deal he had offered them and now has disappeareed off the face of the earth (after the buyer paying for a survey!!). The buyer still wants our house so the agents have instructed their own motgage advisor to meet with her and see if they can arrange a suitable mortgage. I knew it was too good to be true :wah

[Andy-Dee]

How gutting ......... damn this credit crunch

[JandM]

Yes, gutting. Good luck to both families.

[dusk]

ack! hope they can sort your buyer out with a suitable mortgage :yes

[Janey]

back luck nickydwuk keep fingers crossed for you!

[Rusty]

Just spoke to our agent - it seems that the moprtgage broker who was working for our buyer has now pulled the plug on the mortgage deal he had offered them and now has disappeareed off the face of the earth (after the buyer paying for a survey!!). The buyer still wants our house so the agents have instructed their own motgage advisor to meet with her and see if they can arrange a suitable mortgage. I knew it was too good to be true :wah

That's bad luck. Hope they can sort something quickly.
I guess there is no point being a mortgage advisor if there are no mortgages to offer?

Apparently there are lots of people pulling out of deals that are about to go through (including happening to my friend the day before exchanging contracts). Is it wrong to think that means there are more people back in the house buying market?

[catt]

Fairy on its way to you Mels should be with you in the next couple of days let me know when she arrives..........:yes

[nickydwuk]

I just hope a mortgage deal can be found. Couldn't stand the thought of being back on the market. Still , I know I'm not the only one. Fingers crossed to all :uhoh

[Mels]

Thanks Catt, I'll let you know.
We have another viewing tomorrow so just maybe she's a busy bee already.....

Mels

[Kerry and David]

..

[Kerry and David]

How annoying. I hope they get a new mortgage sorted. We have had no luck yet - no one booked in for the Open Day on Saturday, the sign outside keeps blowing down and the Estate Agent used the wrong picture on the front of the glossy brochure:roll

K x

[Belmont Babes]

Hi Guys,
So frustrating to see that the market is still on a downer. I am honestly sat here in NZ, can't believe it still, and still sending pozivibes to you all.

Vicki, how you doing mate?

Anyone heard from Barb (Mickstim)?

[Kerry and David]

Glad to hear you have arrived, what a lovely feeling! Haven't seen Barb on for a while :confused:

[JandM]

I don't remember the exact details, but we saw Barb and Michael at the Sussex meetup just before they left the UK. The plan was they were going to go on a cruise, and see ?their daughter? in ?the USA?, on the way to NZ. So I'm not surprised they haven't been around - I'm guessing they're still on their leisurely travels.

[Kerry and David]

I don't remember the exact details, but we saw Barb and Michael at the Sussex meetup just before they left the UK. The plan was they were going to go on a cruise, and see ?their daughter? in ?the USA?, on the way to NZ. So I'm not surprised they haven't been around - I'm guessing they're still on their leisurely travels.

That sounds lovely doesn't it :) Wish I could cruise away and forget this house selling business - good for them:nice1

[Genie]

Hey that fairy seems to be working over time! We've got another viewing tomorrow at 5.15. Right in the middle of rush hour...I bet they comment on the sound of the nearby busy road :(

Got my fingers crossed, I'm ready to go now, had enough waiting around. Please someone, anyone, just make me an offer for goodness sake :roll

[Belmont Babes]

Knew the feeling well Genie. So frustrating. Good blinkin luck wishes being sent guys....come on fairy, get the dust going!

[holland]

Here Here...go fairy go!

[holland]

ok....This has really spoilt my day.....:yes

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=561074&in_page_id=1770

I dread to think how we are all going to cope being biscuit lovers and all.:D

[Jennispink]

ok....This has really spoilt my day.....:yes

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=561074&in_page_id=1770

I dread to think how we are all going to cope being biscuit lovers and all.:D

Maybe we'll have to switch to Boasters instead?:yes

[holland]

Oh my goodness Jenni....we are cheating on our health eating thread already:yes

I won't tell if you don't!!!:p

wait until the rest of the biscuit brigade here of this catastrophe!

[Ricky]

After 6 months on the market, it seems that the house fairy has arrived at our house as we finally had our first offer. The offer however is well below the asking price. :wah We went back to the buyer to say we will meet them half way so let's hope they go for it.:roll

Ricky

[Helsandfamily]

I wish you luck Ricky, we dropped our asking price £25k ( may have been a little inflated to begin with though,) and ended up with an offer significantly below the new asking price. I just hope that it will be worth it to go on a reasonable time frame.

Good luck with your offer, hope they agree to your terms.

hels

[Genie]

Fig Roll, Fig Roll
Can you do the fandango!

:laugh

[Kerry and David]

Just come off the phone from our Agent who tells me that things are picking up in this area:laugh :laugh and they have sent 300+ invites out for our Open Day on Saturday :laugh and they have had no one contacting them as yet:uhoh although my neighbour bumped in to the guy who used to own our house and he has seen the open day advertised an thought he may pop in for a look about - nosey bu****

K x

[Ricky]

Today we had a phone call from our estate agent telling me that our viewers last week have increased their offer, but not to the level we expected. :wah We have to take a very difficult decision now, shall we go for the offer or shall we wait and hope that the market pick up properly and somebody will offer closer to the asking price. What are we going to do. Maybe a beer will give me some inspiration.;)

Ricky

[Alan]

We have managed to revive the deal that fell through recently on our house however because our buyers new buyer was not willing to offer the same as the previous buyer we have to drop a further four thousand off the asking price, which means a drop of nine thousand all in. This equates to around a 3% drop in price.

We could have held out to match the previous offer which was five thousand off the asking price but with all the hype that is whirling around we either sell now and make the move or risk being here another year when maybe the timing would not be right for us.

[Mels]

The Fairy has landed safetly- thanks Catt. I will look after her for a few days then post to Rusty.

Mels

[vixxann]

[QUOTE=Belmont Babes;200647]

Vicki, how you doing mate?

QUOTE]

Hi there Nat - how are YOU doing??!! ;)

We had a viewing on Sunday after making THE decision to drop to our lowest possible acceptable price (sob!) not heard anything back yet .. they seemed to like it but who can tell :confused:

How is NZ?? Tell me something to make this all worthwhile :p
(are you enjoying any NZ biscuits yet?)

[Rusty]

The Fairy has landed safetly- thanks Catt. I will look after her for a few days then post to Rusty.

Mels

You should sell quickly now then :nice1 . (where's the I belive icon?)

In that case I will check back and see who is after me.
PM your address if you are next in line and I will pass her on after a little dust and luck has rubbed off.

[Genie]

Sometimes I think people just come to view for a jolly:mad: We had a phone call at 12.30 today from agent, someone in the office, can they view your house in an hour. :exit Panic stations, I bet my vacuum cleaner didn't know what hit it.

They came, made a lot of oooohhh and aaaaahhhs, sounded really positive and am now having to wait. Fingers crossed.

There was another viewing at 5.15 tonight, and they made no noises at all. Smirked a lot, sniffed a bit and pointed out their rooms were wider, bigger, brighter. Well what did you come round for????

Some people are really patience triers aren't they.

[Ricky]

We have accepted the new offer from our buyers so now we just have to wait for the estate agents to do the financial checks on their finances. :nice1
I must say that the people who are working at the estate agents sometimes don't know what the hell is going on in their office. You would expect that everyone knows what kind of offers have been made on houses. The girl who I spoke to didn't had a glue what I was talking about.:mad: Hopefully she pass the right message to the buyers that we have accepted their offer. :yes

Next stage; planning the move to a rental and waiting for the PR to come through.

Ricky

[Alan]

Ricky, I think you have done the right thing, there are some strange things happening in the market at the moment.

[dusk]

well done ricky on getting an ofer, hope it all goes smoothly for you :)

[vixxann]

Well done Ricky - hope it all goes through ok
I know what you mean about staff at estate agents (sorry Cath - you must be the exception!). I once rang up and she didn't know who I was even when I told her the address!

[Rusty]

I have been asked to forward the fairy to Cathgates when I have had my way with her ;) (the fairy). I guess you should send further addresses to her, although I think Janey asked next.
Should be 1 -2 weeks as Mels has only just received her.

[nickydwuk]

Well done on the offer. :yes

[lisle]

Your message sounds very similar to our situation at the moment. We put our house on the market 3 weeks ago and have had 5 viewings which is reassuring and 3 of these are interested in our house but they all have properties to sell so it is really just a waiting game now. We are planning to move out mid October if possible but have to sell our place before we do anything.

We were told not to get shipping quotes just yet as the companies give you inflated prices when you go back to them, what have other people found? You don't realise how many variables there are for planning things! We have decided not to do anything until we at least have an offer but more likely when we get an exchange date. We are have got our EOI form filled in and CV's up to date so fingers crossed for the market to pick up and the offers to come flooding in! :confused:

Michelle

[dusk]

I can't say I've heard that about the shipping quotes to be honest.

good luck with the house sale