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to think that houses do not come with an after sales service??

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TiaMariaandDietCoke · 13/10/2011 13:42

I'll try to keep this short. We sold our old house and the buyer moved in at the end of June. He's a single guy, just a couple of years younger than us. During the run up to the sale he was a bit of a PITA, we had to do lots of hand holding etc and his parents kept coming to the house to 'measure up' (never measured a damn thing) and would spend HOURS chatting with me and not showing any interest in the house at all.

We put up with it because he was willing to wait for our new build to be ready before he moved in, so that saved us the cost and hassle of renting. We also felt a bit sorry for him as he's just starting out for the first time, so left him quite a lot of extras not included in the sale of the house to help him out, chased up his solicitor for him when things stalled because he 'didn't know how to', left him loads of info about the area, who his neighbours are, when the bins are collected, left him food and a welcome to your new home present and card - basically anything we thought would help him settle in - he was very pleased!

Now I'm begining to wonder if being so nice was a mistake. He has my mobile number and has sent texts on and off all summer asking daft questions about the house, all of which I've answered and have even called him to talk explain stuff in more detail when he's been confused. He's also turned up unannounced at our new home which we didnt give him the address of and we dont know how he knows where it is for no particular reason, dropping off junk mail that he 'thinks is for us' Confused so far, irritating, but no big deal really.

until monday night, when his mother turned up at our house unannounced and barged in asking me to come and sort out his bloody heating! Shock There's nothing wrong with the heating, just he's not sure how to programme it to suit his working shifts.

me: "didn't he read the manual?"
her: "there is no manual"
me "err, yes there is - we handed it to you along with everything else - and I left written instructions because you asked for them - and there are instructions on the control unit itself"
her "oh, yes, so there is - well, can you come and do it anyway?"

now, this woman was not taking no for an answer so I stupidly agreed that DH and I would nip down for 10 MINUTES tonight to sort it. This was after me offering several days that I could come down and her saying that no, that time/day wouldn't suit. He wanted me to come then and there, or preferably on saturday evening, because that would suit her best. When I told her I had plans this weekend and couldnt come, her response was "well, that's not very convenient for poor DS" Confused ffs!!

The house, by the way is in great condition, heating system is only a few years old as as simple as they come - its not like he's struggling in some old run down house with quirky appliances!

AIBU to think they are extracting the urine, or am I just being a bit of a Caah? I'm of a mind to set the damn timer for him and then make it crystal clear that we will not be coming back and he needs to sort things out himself from here on in - what do the MN jury think?

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TiaMariaandDietCoke · 16/10/2011 22:10

Dawn - Yabvu - and mean! Grin

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needanewname · 16/10/2011 22:17

I have to day though in the interest of mumsnet I do hope he does GrinGrinGrin

Bledkr · 16/10/2011 22:36

When dh sold his house he was already living with me. Like a twat he aggreed to let the buyers move in a day early.He told them they could but that he hadnt completely moved his stuff out and would be back to do it on completion day,the next day.
When he went they had put his washing machine in the garden and his shed stuff out the back not even in the garden,his bike had been stolen Shock Piss taking fuckers.

LydiaWickham · 18/10/2011 11:38

Still nothing?

TiaMariaandDietCoke · 18/10/2011 13:34

Sorry to disappoint folks, but so far man-child and the helicopter parents have remained at bay!! [hgrin] - I'll update the bets list later if I get the chance, but am REALLY hoping that the signed manual stays with Mr Tia and me!!!

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needanewname · 18/10/2011 13:35

Damn Grin

LydiaWickham · 18/10/2011 13:43

well, the weather is supposed to turn this week, I'm sure he'll be in touch shortly...

ratspeaker · 18/10/2011 14:54

Well in one way it's good you're getting peace but disappointing from the entertainment value perspective

I reckon the clock change will flummox them though

TandB · 18/10/2011 15:24

OP, pleeeeeeaaaaase ring them and ask if they are alright as you haven't heard from them in a while and are getting concerned. Grin

HerScaryness · 18/10/2011 15:53

Maybe, just maybe...

He has actually worked it out himself...

Jux · 18/10/2011 17:55

So pleased for you Tia Grin

but so sad for us Sad

needanewname · 18/10/2011 19:07

Ooh yes, what kungfu said!

JenaiMarrHePlaysGuitar · 18/10/2011 20:27

yy, ratspeaks Grin

TiaMariaandDietCoke · 18/10/2011 21:09

Oh, you are an 'orrible lot! Grin

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needanewname · 19/10/2011 07:10

Buy you like us Grin

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