supposing everything is great.....how fast does this house thing take?

[Tortington]

i have a couple of questions.

i have put offer in on house ...like 5 mins ago.

my dead mothers house has had an offer on - and the person who offered will get told todaythat i have accepted.

the auction company take 28days..

how long does normal estate agent run thing take?

will it be a bit longer?

vendors are suited and desperate to move out asap

i would like it to be a little longer as i have to give a months notice on where we rent.

Hone and contents probably less that that but depends on how high risk your postcode is. DON'T take out Critical Illness cover - it's too limited as to which illnesses it covers. Do Permananet Health Insurance instead if you need.

is ther a website that tells me how high risk the poscode is?

i think its loverly area - but then i would!

up my street will give you postcode info this is so exciting custy I am really glad you found somewhere!

ta noddy am sooooooooooooooo excited.

Custy - are you sure that you'll get the money in your bank account within 28 days? My mother's house sold in November and teh estate still hasn't been closed/finalised whatever despite all being straightforward. I'd just make sure that that bit is clarified with your solicitor.

Ours - cash buyer , no chain above - took 12 weeks

thanks jules for takin the trouble to do tht

the movig one is great innit!

tinker - thanks. yes mums solicitor tat dealt with the probate stuff hasdone a final leter wth all their fees took out and everything. i hope your s goes smoothly nd quicklyt from now

as it happens they rejected my firstofer and then icame back with another - which they rejected becuase they want aextra 2k

so she cn have her baby in that house. maybe lose the house theyhave lined up and hope to fuck that whoever goes for their house isn't involved in a huge chain.

will see what the nxt couple of says bring.

however you hae all been fab fab fab

esp jules you superstar you

woohoo the offer was accepted

they want to move in 6-8 weeks

she is about to sprog a sprog and second.

have instructed solicitors and everything!!!

fantastic

custy, i think you must now know the key success factor in buying a house - keep alcohol in the house at all times, plan nothing and expect everything.

As jj says, the people lending you the dosh want to know that if you both drop dead (of shock presumably from the house sale actually going through) OR if the house burns down to the ground, then they will get their money back. You can get the insurance from anyone anywhere.

The other thing you need to be thinking about is removals. Start getting some quotes. Personally I would rather rent a flamethrower and torch all my possessions than try to move them myself again . removals people get booked up in advance and it's as well to know how much £ you are letting yourself in for.

think i will hire a white van.

i live with 3 strapping men - they need to earn their keep

We did it ourselves. Hard work but with 3 big blokes it'll be a doddle for you. And only £80.

bloody marvellous Custy, where is said new mansion? we can raise a glass on Sat pm.

it jmight go tits up yet if my past history has antthing to go by.

thanks