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Can I get some positive vibes, had a knock on door yesterday about my house

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SnowWay · 12/12/2022 08:37

A while ago I was on a home swap group.

I have 4 children, 3 of them in one room age 18,16 and 11.
I've been on the swapping register for years.

A lady wanted to downsize and came to see my house but ultimately decided although the location, garden and other things were perfect it was just a little too small.

She is a fosterer and had a massive 4 bedroom house over 3 floors.

When she decided against it I was really sad for a long time and gave up.

Yesterday she knocked in my door, out of the blue ( I deleted Facebook a while ago) and asked if I still wanted to move?

Her circumstances have changed and she is only having 1 Foster child longterm now. So the house is big enough for 3.

I'm going to see her house this week.

She seems really keen. She needs this area, I have a nice rear garden.

I'm a little apprehensive about the area her house is in but I've lived in this house 20 years, my kids were all born here!

But I just feel like space is the most important thing to us and we couldn't even get a swap on a 3 bedroom with 2nd lounge (to turn into bedroom) so a 4 bed with 2 reception rooms would mean everyone can have their own room!

I'm just scared she will change her mind again but can you please send positive vibes. We really need this.

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CleopatrasBeautifulNose · 13/12/2022 09:18

Only ten minutes away and all the space you need!? That's nothing short of a minor miracle!!! Come on universe let's do this!

LifeWithTheCrazy · 15/06/2023 23:02

Oohhhh so do we have an update??

Crucible · 22/06/2023 19:25

Crucible · 12/12/2022 10:38

I'm crossing everything I can including my eyes soz nnoow I crant evin typle stroaihgt....

I'n stull crossung everyting Thut it eorked out OP.

X

SnowWay · 22/06/2023 20:17

Hi everyone.

Well we have now applied for the exchange, had housing inspections, been given a few improvements to make from the HA, and they have about a week now to give us the provisional go ahead.

It's taken so long as the lady was unable to move until August because of long term fostering commitments, but everything is going smoothly and we are hoping to get the thumbs up by July then move 4/2 6 weeks after that.

Please keep your fingers crossed still.

The lady and I have became friends and chat most days too which is lovely.

I told a few of my neighbours I'm moving and they're very sad.

I'm sad too, I gave birth to 3 of my kids in this house but the move is definitely needed!

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NannyGythaOgg · 22/06/2023 21:29

Congratulations - I hope you are very happy in your new home - as I'm sure you will be

LifeWithTheCrazy · 22/06/2023 22:00

Awwww this is fantastic new. Well done and all the best xx

GatesToTown · 22/06/2023 22:08

Brilliant news, all the best with the move.

CleopatrasBeautifulNose · 22/06/2023 22:39

So so pleased for you - that sounds all round lovely!

babytum · 22/06/2023 22:48

That is exciting! Delighted for you. Best wishes for the exchange and your new home.

SnowWay · 23/06/2023 06:19

Thanks so much.

We also have a car now! Which has been life changing!

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NotLovingWFH · 23/06/2023 06:58

Congratulations it’s lovely to read an old thread that’s actually turned out as desired. I hope you all love your new home.

Crucible · 23/06/2023 11:44

Made my day. Keeping it all crossed and it sounds positive. X

DPotter · 23/06/2023 12:10

Fingers, toes all crossed for you!

SnowWay · 11/08/2023 22:25

Update.

We moved today!

We're here. I can't believe it all actually happened and went through.

We have a 4 bedroom, 2 reception room HA house over 3 floors!

I'm just feeling so incredibly lucky.

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Gilead · 11/08/2023 22:27

yay! 💐

Triflenot · 11/08/2023 22:31

Congratulations SnowWay!
Hope you’ll all be very happy in your new home.

SnowWay · 11/08/2023 23:04

Thankyou ❤️

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BringMeTea · 11/08/2023 23:06

So pleased for you! Enjoy your new home...

CloudPop · 11/08/2023 23:18

Wonderful news. Very best wishes in your new home

Cherrysoup · 11/08/2023 23:22

SnowWay · 11/08/2023 22:25

Update.

We moved today!

We're here. I can't believe it all actually happened and went through.

We have a 4 bedroom, 2 reception room HA house over 3 floors!

I'm just feeling so incredibly lucky.

Fabulous update! Enjoy your new house.

mixedpeel · 11/08/2023 23:26

What a long wait from the very first time you hoped to swop and then couldn’t as the woman was still fostering several children.

Just fantastic to read your brilliant update, and I wish you and all your family all the best as you enjoy your newfound extra space.

midtownmum · 11/08/2023 23:29

Oh amazing! I remember your first post well, so pleased for you that this has finally worked out!

Callmemummynotmaaa · 11/08/2023 23:33

Congratulations @SnowWay. Enjoy settling in. Thanks for updating. Glad it’s worked out for you :)

weekfour · 11/08/2023 23:37

Brilliant! Has everyone picked a room?

SnowWay · 12/08/2023 23:43

Thanks so much. Am still just in disbelief when I walk around the house. The space is crazy!

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