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Oh no I knew this would happen

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noddyholder · 02/06/2008 16:07

We have been in rented waiting to buy and had an offer accepted 2 weeks ago real bargain nice house lovely road etc.Now the house i really loved but we couldn't afford has slashed it price by loads and we could afford it.Something tells me to be satisfied but don't want to regret it.

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CountessDracula · 02/06/2008 16:08

go for it
blimey
You haven't committed to anything yet

Buda · 02/06/2008 16:08

Oh God - I wouldn't be satisfied either!

Rubyrubyruby · 02/06/2008 16:09

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moopdaloop · 02/06/2008 16:10

put an offer in, see what happens, withdraw current offer only after survey has been done on new house

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noddyholder · 02/06/2008 16:11

really?I am in tears here because dp will go nuts as we were so happy with house one and i never thought this would happen.have texted dp but he hasn't replied he will be mighty cross as he said this could happen and i said no way would those sort of drops happen this year if at all.

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CountessDracula · 02/06/2008 16:13

I bet he will be pleased!
Surely
what does he have to be angry about?

mellyonion · 02/06/2008 16:13

oh crumbs!

can you go and see the house you love again tonight, or first thing tomorrow?

even better, view the both?

sometimes, one viewing leaves you with an image better than you thought it was initially....

Flamesparrow · 02/06/2008 16:15

Have to go for the one you love

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noddyholder · 02/06/2008 16:15

i have viewed the one i love before and we couldn't afford it.Dp thinks we should be satisfied.The house we have offered on is cheaper but the dream house is bigger and has a studio in garden for dp drums i am hoping that will swing it!

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mellyonion · 02/06/2008 16:17

heart often is better than head on the home issue ime.....

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noddyholder · 02/06/2008 16:18

the people we are buying from will be gutted though and they are desperate to sell .

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littlefrog · 02/06/2008 16:19

oh go for the one you love if you possibly can, especially if you think you could live there longer (the costs of moving are SO enormous). Head and heart could be together on this one!

Flamesparrow · 02/06/2008 16:20

I know you feel bad for them, but living in a place when the one you love was an option just so you don't hurt their feelings?

Think about it logically.

On a roll this week - I am breaking up relationships and stopping house sales left n right

ListersSister · 02/06/2008 16:23

Oh dear, but oh good!

If you can afford the dream house, then you have to consider it. You will spend the rest of your time going past it wondering what if otherwise...

I would view the dream house again, with the mindset that you have this other house in the bag, and see if it still appeals so much.

What about the practicalities - work needing doing, garden size, proximty to facilities, parking. Could any of those help you decide?

I agree with mellyonion, go with the heart, but make sure you have all the info.

Good luck with it!

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noddyholder · 02/06/2008 16:24

might need you for breaking up rlationships.Dp has replied to text and thimks i am joking

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noddyholder · 02/06/2008 16:24

the dream house doesn't need lots of work and is in a great location closer to you lister!

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MsDemeanor · 02/06/2008 16:26

You are mad if you don't go for it! You can't go and live somewhere simply to avoid hurting a total strangers feelings for a bit!

mellyonion · 02/06/2008 16:27

you really should go and re look at your dream house. you owe it to yourself.

be a little selfish about it...it may be the cherry on the cake of your future happiness....not the be all and end all, but make that little difference......look at it long term...surely a small inconveinience or hiccup now is far better than having a nagging doubt a few weeks down the line.
x

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noddyholder · 02/06/2008 16:29

ok have sent dp text saying we need to talk tonight.We have just had a week on our own without ds and so can't use sex to convince him as we have both admitted we have had enough of that and are knackered this week.So will make his fave dinner and make an appt to view house.

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stealthsquiggle · 02/06/2008 16:29

You have to be heartless when it comes to house-buying - by which I mean selfish, rather than not following your hearts.

Take DP to see the dream house, if he hasn't already - and cross everything that he falls for it as well.

As for the people with the other one - it's only been two weeks - if they have any sense they are not counting any chickens yet.

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noddyholder · 02/06/2008 16:30

I am usually ruthless but all other houses i have bought have been projects and this is a home iyswim.

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mellyonion · 02/06/2008 16:33

well, in which case, i think you already KNOW you have to go for the dream one.....

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noddyholder · 02/06/2008 16:38

I am worried now that even if i didn't get dream house i have cast doubt on the house we have offered on and now i am seeing fault in it and i did love it before.I think i need a kick up the bum.Am going to sleep on it Thanks everyone xx

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mellyonion · 02/06/2008 16:42

but as you know, its not a decision to be rushed...its a major thing! you'll have to let us know the ending!

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noddyholder · 02/06/2008 16:43

will do

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