Hi there,
I know a few of you have asked about my current situation with buying a house. I know some of you saw my frustrated comments about a vendor who hadn't found a house.
Sadly, after patiently waiting 5.5months for our vendors to find a house, they have decided to not sell since they can't find anything they like.
I cannot tell you how disappointed and despondent I feel about that. We feel well and truly messed around - we've missed the best season for buying houses, annoyingly two houses, we quite liked went off the market two weeks ago and despite the rumour that house prices seem to have steadied, it doesn't seem to be the case where we want to live- everyone is determined to hike the prices further. It just feels that every one is moving on with their lives and we are a bit stuck. I know that Louise and a few others have been in this gutting situation and everyone tells you that you will find your house eventually, but knowing that or being told that is hard.
What we were buying was at the very top of our budget and whilst prices have gone up, affording something of that standard seems impossible.
I just feel that everything will be compared to this house- it was so perfect in many ways- size of rooms, location, general condition, the fact that everything appliance-wise was integrated and new, fitted wardrobes, beautiful garden, beautifully maintained, very desirable location.
Even more so recently, I have just felt tired of renting, tired of not feeling like we can invite friends round or to stay- wanting things to have their permanent place and I really don't want to outstay our welcome in this bungalow we are renting. I am so incredibly grateful to my friends at church for renting it to us, but I wonder if both of them are totally happy for it to continue much longer.
Perhaps we will have a lucky find but right now, I am feeling rather gloomy. Plus, my Chinese Chop Suey came full of mushrooms. I didn't know it had them in it and didn't think to ask for it without them, which I am sure I don't usually do.
On a positive note- this was a nice Wednesday at school. Truly exhausting, but wholly satisfying, particularly my delightful year 4 Tudor Dance Class.
xx
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
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My heart goes out to you Kezzie and CBC, how disappointing for both of you. You would think that in 5.5 months the agent would have been to come out with a suitable house for you. What is his or her problem. What"s their criteria for getting you a suitable house? How can they stay in business with that type of poor performance?
ReplyDeleteI would be upset too. I know how so important it is for you to own your own home. I wouldn't want to rent either.
Hugs, Julia
Oh now, how awful for you.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine how upset and frustrated you both must be feeling right now, with no end in sight. The thing is though, anyone with a house for sale over the winter is serious about it so you never know!
And in terms of comparing it to where you live currently, once you buy something you'll feel differently even if your new place isn't gorgeous, because it will be yours and you can do, or not do, anything you like there!
This is an absolute shitter of a situation Kezzie. I'd be far less philosophical about it, those people owe you compensation! I could rant on all day because frankly I've had a skinful of people going back on their word. So frustrating. Big hugs, big deep breath. You are amazing x
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you are having a frustrating time Kezzie. I sincerely hope you find something as nice as the previous house you wanted very soon.
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Kezzie I am so sorry to read that you have been messed about. The housing market is a law until itself and none more so where London is concerned. I wonder if most people just end up renting? Do you have access to a new builds that offer shared ownership schemes? I am sure you have looked into all possibilities but ut is just a thought. Big hugs San x
ReplyDeleteWhat a horrible situation to be in, Kezzie. It's really hard when you find somewhere you love, get your hopes up and start dreaming, for it all to fall through after many long months! But don't give up! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that eventually the right property will come up! Meanwhile, I can only offer you a big virtual hug xxx
ReplyDeleteCan offer no comforting words, but a big virtual hug for you both. I hopethat God does have plans for you both - it's just shitty having to wait!
ReplyDeleteHow frustrating for you. It makes you wonder why on earth the owners of the house put their up for sale when they hadn't found something themselves.
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Oh yes, I was in this situation a year ago, as you know and it is so frustrating when people say 'the right house will come up' and similar statements! You know they're right, you know you will find a house one day, but like you, we found a "perfect" house and it ended up not working out... I didn't think we'd get anything as good as that and was pretty despondent too - not only about losing two houses in quick succession but more so because I didn't know how long it was going to take to find another house I wanted to buy...the constant checking right move, wondering if something good was going to pop up for sale today and then the disappoint when day after day after day there's nothing.
ReplyDeleteI'm really sorry this house hasn't work out for you - I have often wondered how it was going but don't ask as I used to get fed up of people saying 'have you found a house yet' and asking about it every few days!
It's a really rubbish situation to be in, I know, but you really never know what's around the corner - things can change overnight so just keep looking and something good will come up for you - although the house we bought isn't surrounded by fields like that one I thought was perfect, the house we are now renovating is a better house and has a lot more positives - location, bigger, better parking, closer to Home - that the house I thought I could never match so hopefully this time next year you'll be glad things didn't go to plan and have found a house that suits you even better!
I'm sorry about your house troubles. It does seem that buying a house and selling a house both are trying experiences! And renting is no better! We have bought 4 homes over the years. The first three houses, I looked for something that stirred my heart -- a house with character and mystery that I truly loved. We stayed in none of them for very long, a year, two or three. With this house, I'm not really fond of it. We bought it for the land, you see. And I bet we stay here 20 years, haha! Oh well. Perfect houses float on past one, down the stream of life, and in the end you must make the best home of the place you find. I hope you find it soon :)
ReplyDeleteAah, I'm sorry Kezzie. I would be very annoyed with those other people! I know it's not the same, but we looked at 25 flats to find the one we are renting now! (Our flat was number 24 - we looked at one more afterwards because we had arranged 2 appointments on the same day, but we knew as soon as we saw this one that we wanted it). I'm sure another perfect house will come along, but the uncertainty must be so hard.
ReplyDeleteSorry you feel messed about Kezzie. Good luck finding something that you love as much.
ReplyDeleteOh, Kezzie... you know I come here once a week for sure, twice when I hve good weeks (i.e, good time managing) and I nearly missed the news. This is a good managed week, so here I am for the 2nd time an read the brooches' post, that's when I saw the news about the house. I am really sorry for that, but for solace I will give you a quote, that says "if the door doesn't open, it's not yours". It talks about possible doors, but it applies to houses now. I had a biiiiiiig academic disappointment this month and I applied that quote to my life. So, I am sure, dear Kezzie, that patient will prove to be your friend and you will find a house with a door that opens to you, right away. I am really sure of that! Hugs, dear Kezzie!
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So sorry to hear how hard this has been Kezzie - I think that you need to keep your head up and believe that better things are round the corner - fate is in there somewhere!
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Oh I'm sorry Kezzie, but think of it this way, there's likely something even better out there waiting for you xxx
ReplyDeleteOh no, all that bad house stuff, AND mushrooms! Poor Kezzie!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry the house didn't work out, you must be heartbroken. I hope you find something else.
When we bought out house we viewed it in the October and completed the following April (because of extreme foot dragging by the vendors, I'm sure the husband didn't want to move and the wife did and we had to wait while they argued it out, despite them having the house on the market for a year before we viewed it!). Hoping you find something this autumn and are in by next spring! xx
I do wonder why people sell if they haven't found a house to move into - that would make so much more sense wouldn't it?
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear this, and of your feelings about it all. I'm afraid I can't offer much in the way of advice, but at times like this I tell myself that everything happens for a reason, and I'm certain that in this case it's because something much better is around the corner.
xx
I'm so sorry for you. I can't imagine how frustrated you are. I hope you will find a new house soon and it will work out. Sending hugs. xx
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