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Footballwipe

Footballwipe

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So what do you do when you're a month into the process of buying a new house, then make the dreadful mistake of going on Rightmove and spot a house that looks incredible, in an ideal location, within your budget?

 

Suck it up? I mean the house we're moving to is lovely, it really is, but this one is, well, oh man.

Strokes

Strokes

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14 minutes ago, Footballwipe said:

So what do you do when you're a month into the process of buying a new house, then make the dreadful mistake of going on Rightmove and spot a house that looks incredible, in an ideal location, within your budget?

 

Suck it up? I mean the house we're moving to is lovely, it really is, but this one is, well, oh man.

Go and see it, if it’s still right, pull out and go for it.

You’ll regret it if you don’t.

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FoxesDeb

FoxesDeb

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13 minutes ago, Footballwipe said:

So what do you do when you're a month into the process of buying a new house, then make the dreadful mistake of going on Rightmove and spot a house that looks incredible, in an ideal location, within your budget?

 

Suck it up? I mean the house we're moving to is lovely, it really is, but this one is, well, oh man.

Have you changed your mind about the weird shaped one? 😉 

 

But the real answer surely is go for it if you want it 

Footballwipe

Footballwipe

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5 minutes ago, FoxesDeb said:

Have you changed your mind about the weird shaped one? 😉 

 

But the real answer surely is go for it if you want it 

Deb! It's still for sale, who'd a thunk it, eh?!

 

We're going to view if we can get in. I think it'll be so hot we won't get a look in, but worth going else we'll forever wonder!

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Unabomber

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I bought my first house in September 16 and now my mortgage is up this September. Not sure what to do to ensure I get the best new terms. Can anyone give me some advise please? 

Leicester_Loyal

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1 hour ago, Footballwipe said:

So what do you do when you're a month into the process of buying a new house, then make the dreadful mistake of going on Rightmove and spot a house that looks incredible, in an ideal location, within your budget?

 

Suck it up? I mean the house we're moving to is lovely, it really is, but this one is, well, oh man.

Go and have a look, even if it is a bit harsh to the owners of the house you're currently buying. You'll always wonder what if if you don't go and have a look, but equally you might realise it's not as nice in person.

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VLC86

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1 hour ago, Unabomber said:

I bought my first house in September 16 and now my mortgage is up this September. Not sure what to do to ensure I get the best new terms. Can anyone give me some advise please? 

If your mortgage is up now you should be able to secure a new rate now. Maybe worth speaking to your existing lender to see what they can offer, have a browse online and then see what’s what.

 

It would be less stress staying with your existing provider, not sure what you do for work but lenders are being very tight with anyone who has been furloughed or they think the industry will be at risk.

Julian Joachim Jr Shabadoo

Julian Joachim Jr Shabadoo

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1 hour ago, Unabomber said:

I bought my first house in September 16 and now my mortgage is up this September. Not sure what to do to ensure I get the best new terms. Can anyone give me some advise please? 

I'm not a financial advisor but I'd be going for the longest fixed term available, interest is insanely low at the moment. Mortgage advisor would be the best person to speak to, they can occasionally source better products than going directly through the lenders

rachhere

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11 hours ago, Unabomber said:

I bought my first house in September 16 and now my mortgage is up this September. Not sure what to do to ensure I get the best new terms. Can anyone give me some advise please? 

I have literally just done mine. I had a look at the rates my lender was offering (which were great) and then had a quick compare online on one of the comparison sites. I could have saved a small amount by switching, but in my mind definitely not worth the hassle. I went with a 5-year fixed rate as the rates as so good at the moment. 

Footballwipe

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So thanks again for those egging me on!

 

Within four hours it had had 25 viewing requests and multiple offers, they're going to best offers already and not taking any more viewings. We're not in a position or have any desire to compete with that.

 

Great news all round tbf, mind at rest not having thought what might have been!

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rachhere

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1 hour ago, Footballwipe said:

So thanks again for those egging me on!

 

Within four hours it had had 25 viewing requests and multiple offers, they're going to best offers already and not taking any more viewings. We're not in a position or have any desire to compete with that.

 

Great news all round tbf, mind at rest not having thought what might have been!

Is it just me who now wants to see what this house looks like?! 

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Unabomber

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3 hours ago, rachhere said:

I have literally just done mine. I had a look at the rates my lender was offering (which were great) and then had a quick compare online on one of the comparison sites. I could have saved a small amount by switching, but in my mind definitely not worth the hassle. I went with a 5-year fixed rate as the rates as so good at the moment. 

Thanks I’ll have a look later at what they are offering. Would rather stick with them.

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FoyleFox

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20 minutes ago, Leicester_Loyal said:

You ****ing Tory!!

 

That's bloody lovely, you can see why they've had loads of interest straight off the bat. It's the sort of house that will end up going for 5% over it's asking price.

It's only the interior magazine standard decoration and furnishing making it impressive though. Remove all the dressing and it isn't remarkable but that's what will bring people through the door.

Footballwipe

Footballwipe

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2 hours ago, rachhere said:

Wow! I can see why you were tempted to look... 

 

But it would be far too stressful to keep it looking like that, and so much of why it looks nice is down to how they have furnished it.  

 

Part of me agrees about keeping it look nice. All those little touches an extras, though, the attention to detail!

 

2 hours ago, Leicester_Loyal said:

You ****ing Tory!!

 

That's bloody lovely, you can see why they've had loads of interest straight off the bat. It's the sort of house that will end up going for 5% over it's asking price.

 

:teehee:

 

I can only imagine they're buying a brand new, amazing house, or it's a divorce property with that level of detailing. You don't sink, what, £30-50k into all that work and then upgrade to something only a little bigger. That's renovated as a house for life!

 

1 hour ago, Legend_in_blue said:

And when you see DW houses or Redrow in South Leics with substandard fittings in comparison to this at around double the price, it's clear they're ripping people off.  Help to Buy they say, no chance, use the help us to sell this at a crazy price scheme.

 

Can't argue with this tbf, some of the new house prices, specifically 3-bed semis are a bit high. There's thousands of examples on Rightmove of houses where someone has invested good money into high-quality upgrades.

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