Moving house

[RaceDiagnostics]

Right now no, short term rentals don't seem to exist and even long term houses are extremely difficult to find round here. Worst case will have to put everything into storage and stay at my sisters.

 

[Migmac]

They are correct when they say moving house is one of the most stressful things to do.

 

[RaceDiagnostics]

Part 3

Later on Friday afternoon I updated the Ferry house estate agent that I had now completed a contract for sale on my house, that would be positive news for the sellers as cash is king.

Saturday we went back to look at the house again, and have a chat with the owner. It went along the lines of, I'm here to close a deal on this house with you today, he said "I accept your offer, how quickly can you move", RESULT! It turns out he has already bought another place and is moving this Friday, I said as soon as the solicitors can sort it out, 10th August preferably or whenever the contacts can be signed.

I will update my solicitor tomorrow morning and ask how long it will take to complete the purchase, unfortunately I am sure he will say longer than 9 days but fingers crossed.

Also got a chance to get a bit more veg out of the plot before leaving,

 

[RaceDiagnostics]

They are correct when they say moving house is one of the most stressful things to do.

They were the worst two days of my life!

 

[JonE]

Part 3

That's a brilliant result, well done!

I remember when we were buying in the 00's, was all 'offers over' and sealed bids. Lost out on sooo many, was gutting (and expensive!) at the time, but ended up with exactly what we wanted eventually. Looking back on it, I can be glad now about the ones that fell though, but oh so stressful at the time..

 

[Migmac]

We sold our old house in D&G, buyer wanted in very quickly. Suited us as we’ve were moving the following week. Our solicitor had everything done in a week, it is possible

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Also got a chance to get a bit more veg out of the plot before leaving,

I've known folk taking light bulbs with them when they move, but uprooting the vegetable plot?

Seriously, I hope this move goes as smooth as silk

 

[Cobbler]

I've known folk taking light bulbs with them when they move, but uprooting the vegetable plot?

Seriously, I hope this move goes as smooth as silk View attachment 302987

Where I used to work years ago, the boss sent me out to chase an unpaid bill. When I got to the block of flats I was told the man had done a runner, complete with the shower basin bath, the lot, he had cleared the flat completely!

 

[RichardM]

Best wishes for the move, 9 days is possible! If not storage and your sisters seems a good option - more incentive to ring your solicitor every day

 

[ukracer]

Dont think I would have laid on a removals team and packed anything until completion
Is being 2.5k down at this stage a deal breaker? I would have thought this pails into insignificance considering all the other expenses involved in a house move.

Bob

Surely someone is to blame?

 

[8ob]

Surely someone is to blame?

Yes, it will be me. If you don't believe me ask SWMBO.

Bob

 

[ukracer]

Yes, it will be me. If you don't believe me ask SWMBO.

Bob

Even SWMBO can't blame "you" for @RaceDiagnostics 3rd parties solicitor being inept.

 

[RaceDiagnostics]

Well we moved out of the old house on Monday (all belongings went into storage) and the sale was completed on Tuesday, that was a massive relief. Luckily we found a short term let in Edinburgh at the last minute so are moved in there now and yesterday we agreed on an entry date of 20th August for our new house in Broughty Ferry, so just over a week to go. Fingers crossed it will all go ok.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Fingers crossed it will all go ok.

You shouldn't have typed that- this is Friday 13th.....

I'm sure all will be fine and that you get settled in, and all as you want, in short order!

 

[RaceDiagnostics]

Got the keys last Friday and moved in with two camping chairs and a blow up air bed. It felt great to finally move in. Our belongings turned up at 9 on Monday morning. All present and correct! Slowly getting unpacked and will get the Merc back from storage tomorrow.

 

[My Old Landy]

That is fantastic news! I am glad you are finally sorted. That looks like a great garage too

 

[Blobber]

Good luck with the new pad, looks like a nice place

 

[Parm]

Congratulations folks

 

[RichardM]

Oh that's a nice garage! Are you going to paint the floor before moving everything into it

House looks nice and solid too.

 

[Danez]

That's a grand looking house that, class garage too. Glad it all worked out eventually.

and look, a free shelf and dryer, result!