Extreme worry

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I’ve just had my offer accepted (first time buyer) I was very lucky I didn’t need to go over the asking price. I’m just so so so sick with worry like I’ve made a huge mistake. I’m worried something will happen and I won’t be able to afford the mortgage or my partner will die and I’ll be on my own.

I am a very nervous person in general but this is extreme I feel sick and my stomach is in knots.

its what I’ve always wanted and not it’s happened I’m like it’s too fast I want to slow down.

there’s also some abestos in the soffits and fascia possible in parts of the house but it does seem like the walls are skimmed. I’m scared of asbestos but know it can be removed and I just need to make sure I hire some one professional.

i feel like I need my hand held I know I’m so lucky but is there anyone else who’s been like this with buying or experience with asbestos

Life insurance and critical illness cover for the mortgage. The rest is out of your hands - if you worry about it all you suffer twice.

So long as you don't damage it the asbestos should be fine. Our garage roof is asbestos as was the conservatory roof ( we pulled that down as it was rickety)

It is completely normal to feel very nervous about buying a house. It is a huge thing to do.
As others have said, asbestos is fine unless you smash it into powder and breathe some in.
If it is just in the soffits and facias then it isn't even inside when building so is extremely low risk.

How old is the house? I am guessing maybe 70s-90s? The other common places asbestos can be is in swirly plaster called artex, and very occasionally in asbestos board which looks like plaster board, but I have old come across this in very old buildings which have been used as commercial properties at some point.

If you have swirly artex you can pay to have an asbestos survey, or you can send off samples to test it yourself.

Get life insurance and a will sorted for yourself and your other half to cover the mortgage.

If you the thought of buying a house is still making you ill then go and see your GP or self refer to you local mental health service so that you can get some CBT and some propranolol.

I’m worried my partner will die and I’ll be on my own.

You both need life insurance.

there’s also some abestos in the soffits and fascia

this means utterly nothing, why would you ever be anywhere near the soffits and fascia... they are on the roof of the house on the outside.

Agree. Unless you disturb asbestos there is no risk , even were it present.