sonny said:Make sure the bathroom cabinets are the right size.
antdad said:Some good friends of mine moved about 3 times in as many years. They were hoarders and I must have moved the same f**king boxes unopened and full of junk as many times. Never again, move your own shit, I just can't remember if I said that aloud.
They are still friends but they haven't asked me for help again.
neocaligatio said:The wife and I have just had an offer accepted on a new house! So any tips/advice? We've only bought as first timers thus far so this is our first proper move :roll:
Chris
neocaligatio said:Anyone moved themselves rather than hiring Pickfords or similar?
neocaligatio said:Arrgghh!!!
I really hope there are no surveyors on the forum, as I'm seriously likely to offend at this point....
Mortgage valuation survey on our property just came back. The surveyor was from North London (nowhere near me) and was in his mid 70s. HE wandered round a bit and poked and prodded, stuck his head in the loft for a few minutes and then left.
The response is somewhat frustrating.... not only has he knocked £5k off our original asking price as the 'true' value, but he also quoted £3000 worth of leaking and water damage to the roof. Needless to say it's basically all complete nonsense, however our buyer has dropped their price accordingly until we can prove otherwise. The £5k is impossible to argue with, even though we had the house valued by a number of people, including independent advisers, and the roof issue has meant I'm now seeking estimates from roofers for imaginary roof damage.
Also, if the quotes come back saying work is required, it comes straight off our equity, therefore straight off our deposit (only scaled up of course)
Lovely.... one lazy twat covering his own arse has potentially lost us our new house. I couldn't be happier... :evil:
neocaligatio said:I doubt my buildings and contents covers general upkeep?
The first roofer has been round and checked roof outside and inside - his view: roof is fine but old, some pointing repairs required to exterior chimney breast. Total no more than £500.
Now we just have to get his report to the relevant people.....
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