Having the house move from hell. Sold house in October, found a house then vendor pulled out. Found new house then lost buyer. Found new buyer then pulled out of house due to issues around planning. Found new house and we are ready to exchange.
I’ve got a suspicion the vendor is getting cold feet. They are still at enquiry stage and giving us mixed messages. In a panic I booked a second viewing at a property we saw earlier this year. Initially we saw it in the dark and weren’t impressed by the interior as it is very tired and needs a good clean, new carpets and paint. However today we saw the main selling point which is the view! Now I’m feeling so torn.
The key pros and cons are,
House 1 - we are ready to exchange, ticks all our boxes on paper, in good condition, close to where we currently live.
But flaky vendor, smaller rooms, slightly busy development with lots of cars. No immediate views.
House 2 - vendor has to sell (divorcing couple), incredible views, big rooms, also ticks all our boxes.
But more rural so a lifestyle change (we are not against this), needs some cosmetic work, means starting all over again.
WWYD? The price difference would be around £30 per month on the mortgage so peanuts really, and we are nowhere near max borrowing. Would a conveyancer wash their hands of us at this point?