We've been browsing RightMove for the past couple of years and last week noticed that a house that was gorgeous but previously out of reach has been reduced. I couldn't get it out of my head so we decided to go and view. Holy hell, it's the house of dreams. Ticks all of the boxes, and would be our ideal forever home.
We immediately arranged two valuations on our house, and have had the mortgage offer in principle to be sure it was possible. We then went to an Open Day on Sat (which was horrible - felt pressured and panicky) and still loved the house, as did the kids.
So we've put an offer in. The asking price is 'offers above' but the vendor let it slip on Monday that they'd be happy with that price, and crucially,. we've asked if they'd consider taking it off the market while we sold ours.
To give some context, it's been for sale for five months and no offers as yet. They're in no rush, but would like a sale soon. They talked about leaving it up for sale until end of Oct, then taking it off if it didn't sell and starting again in the spring if needs be. They don't have anything lined up to go to, they'll rent while they look. Oh and we know the vendors - their son is marrying my sister, so I'd like to think that might help our case...
So we now need to wait and see if anyone else at the Open Day loved it as much as we did. Or if they did, hope that they haven't sold either... We can afford to up our offer, but would rather not, of course.
Anyone else waiting to hear, either about a sale or a purchase? I feel like a cat on a hot tin roof. Despite telling myself not to fall in love with it, I only bloody have and can't help but imagine my sodding Christmas tree in there! Anyone else need a hand hold while they wait...?