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Moving house - not interested in staying for long term

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I88l · 05/12/2023 10:50

We are looking to buy a house near a particular school. I don’t envision us staying in the area for the long term but will need to be there for at least 3 years.
i don’t really want to rent.
I feel the best option, financially, will be to just submit low ball offers, until someone bites.
I was wondering if there was something wrong with this approach or any disadvantages I am not being mindful about.

OP posts:
KievLoverTwo · 05/12/2023 11:06

The agent telling vendors you are not a serious buyer and offers being ignored.

Agents blacklisting you as a time waster.

Not even returning your calls when you try to book a viewing.

Stephisaur · 05/12/2023 13:37

I think this might bite you in the bum further down the line.

I wouldn't buy a house you don't like - what happens if you love the area once you live in it? Or your children make great local friends?

If the school is good enough for you to want to get your children into it, I can't see why you wouldn't want to live locally?

Ellmau · 09/12/2023 20:07

You still might not get in to the school.

LadyLapsang · 09/12/2023 21:23

Your low offers mean you don’t secure a property before the deadline to submit an on-time application.
The risk the school consults on changing the admissions policy / oversubscription criteria and your child does not gain a place.
The risk results deteriorate relative to other local schools or Ofsted downgrades it during your three year occupancy.

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