Hi
We have rented a house for a number of years and want to buy somewhere in the next year. Talking to the landlord, he has decided that he would like to sell so has given us first refusal.
It makes sense in a lot of ways but I was rather hoping to get somewhere else (it's not the largest or prettiest of houses) but the market here (like most places!) is very stagnant at the moment and there is nothing around we like better. At least by buying we are pumping money into our mortgage rather than someone elses but it means we aren't as flexible if something else we really want comes along.
I really don't know what to do and thought I would ask on here for advice. This will be our first bought house (we have always rented) and I think that I am looking at it through rose tinted glasses rather than being practical - or should I? We will hopefully have saved enough to take another step up the ladder in a few years so would look to move again then. The ll has had some estate agents to come in and value and has gone with one of those but how do we get a private valuation?
Also, we would want some work done (double glazing, building work, new kitchen and bathroom etc.) so how do I go about getting quotes. Please tell me it is easy!
Thanks in advance ... Any advice gratefully recieved! I am now thinking we should buy it as it is easier than moving but is that just me being lazy ... Any views anyone?
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riverrunsthroughit · 08/01/2011 14:27
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