[lockstock]

The lady who just turned up one day and asked if we'd sell our house to her has just 'popped' in to ask if we minded completing at the end of July. Horses, foals, dogs, cats - whaaaat??? If it's a problem we can rent here for a few months until we're ready to go, all she wants is to know the house is hers.

We haven't even sent off the ITA yet (waiting for medical reports to come back, hopefully this week) and daughter's police check (I told her to get it done earlier!).

I've also just realised that I've booked that trip to NZ in August and I need my passport. What if I'm not here and they want to do the interview?

I had decided to do the full North island touristy thing but now I think I'll check out bank accounts and rentals. I haven't got a job so we've decided to stick the proverbial pin in the map and as long as it lands quite near a cricket ground and a boarding kennel we'll be fine. I'll go for jobs when we're there and give it 6 months before we decide tostay or move elsewhere.

I'mm worried sick about the containers and packing - we won't have a lot of stuff really but it's what happens in the meantime.

Sorry to go on a bit but up until now it's been more of an expensive form filling exercise than a practical reality and now it's really scary. Thank you to everyone on the forum who's said the same thing. I realise I'm as barking as the rest of you now.

We can live without a house, furniture, job - but heaven help me if we don't get any cricket tickets for the Barmy Army tour next year.:rolleyes:

[Tia Maria]

That's quite a big ask on her part!

Can't you agree to exchange contracts now and complete later? This is what we did, we exchanged contracts in November and completed in January, that way every one could relax that the sale wasn't going to fall through but we kept the house till we were ready to fly.

Its a big advantage for her to get rent of you and no benefits for you. Plus you are at her mercy a bit as tenants rather than owners. Obviously you'd have left the place neat and tidy for her anyway, but there would be an extra responsibility as tenants.

Personally I'd get your solicitors to talk to each other and get some kind of contract drawn up which reassures you both that the other party won't back out. Obviously the buyer puts down a deposit which acts as your security.

This sounds like one extra hassle you really don't need - good luck!

Cheers

Tia

[jess]

Can't you agree to exchange contracts now and complete later? This is what we did, we exchanged contracts in November and completed in January, that way every one could relax that the sale wasn't going to fall through but we kept the house till we were ready to fly. This sounds like a very good idea.

[kanatakiwi]

hmmn.

but on the bright side, its a sale, and it sounds like others have been hanging on desperately to get a sale, so its good to have something in your pocket. I agree with Tia Maria, the buyer sounds mad keen and if your solicitors sit down they can probably work out a happy compromise which can satisfy both parties.
Remember that you are the one in the position of strength here, don't let her demands put you into a panic.
good luck
Gloria

[Ana&Steve]

No advise, just sending stress-free thoughts your way!:D
Ana

[StevieD]

Good luck old bean! Cricket grounds? Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch... loads of kennels around. Sure you'll be fine.

Steve

[speckythecky]

Don't panic Mr Manning.

If it were me I would get it all sorted and get into a rental, but then I wouldn't have the animals to deal with. Good luck with whatever you decide.