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veato
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:17 am
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Location: Nottingham
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Made an offer on a house where the owner is desperate to sell so we took the opportunity to knock a bit off - plus we're first time buyers, ready to go, no chain, etc etc. That same day we made the offer the estate agent called back to say someone else has now made an offer similar to ours and with the same circumstances. That seems like a bit of a coincidence to me.
They said they want both parties to make their best offer by 5pm today with proof of mortgage in place and the owner will pick the best one.
Now I really want this house so was going to offer the full asking price but my wife spoke to a friend today who recently sold her house and said her estate agent told her buyer the same thing even though there was no one else interested. Wow. Dirty bastards.
So now I can not revise my offer and call their bluff (but risk losing the house) or pay full and get the house but possible get played.
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steve74
Doesn't have much of a life
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:43 pm
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Location: Manchester
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What, dirty tricks from an estate agents? Surely not!
Call their bluff and watch the colour drain from their face as they see a sale slipping away.
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davrosG5
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:37 am
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Location: Peebo
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That does seem deeply suspicious.
I'd be tempted to go back with a lower offer just to annoy the agent but I'm not in the position to buy a house I like.
The greatest power in such a big transaction is the power to walk away.
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TheFrenchun
Officially Mrs saspro
Joined: Wed Jan 06, 2010 7:55 pm
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Location: on the naughty step
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If you are not desperate for that house, go for it!
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big_D
What's a life?
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:25 pm
Posts: 10691
Location: Bramsche
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Yes, went as planned. Had another Brit in the room with me. He was on holiday and had ulcers removed. He wasn't as lucky, he was back, because he was still bleeding.
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l3v1ck
What's a life?
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:21 am
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Location: The Right Side of the Pennines (metaphorically & geographically)
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I hope the hotel I'm staying at tonight does nice food.
Their website talks about breakfast, but there's no mention of a restaurant for the evenings.
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cloaked_wolf
What's a life?
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:46 pm
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Have you had a look on tripadvisor?
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l3v1ck
What's a life?
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Location: The Right Side of the Pennines (metaphorically & geographically)
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Good idea.
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l3v1ck
What's a life?
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:21 am
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Location: The Right Side of the Pennines (metaphorically & geographically)
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Apparently.... Looks like I'm having pizza for tea tonight. I hope the pizzeria takes credit card, because I've got just enough cash (Danish Krone) for the bus fare to the hotel, and I'm not paying exchange rates for more.
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Blue_Nowhere
Spends far too much time on here
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:57 pm
Posts: 2220
Location: Here for now...
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Pretty sure I want to take a year out and volunteer or teach English abroad in China or Japan. Not really sure where to start so some time today will be allocated deciding.
Anyone else done similar? Maybe this needs a thread...it's definitely something I want to do, I just don't know the right way to go about it.
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TheFrenchun
Officially Mrs saspro
Joined: Wed Jan 06, 2010 7:55 pm
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Location: on the naughty step
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My friend did this for over a year in Japan via the Jet programme. He really enjoyed it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Blue_Nowhere
Spends far too much time on here
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Thanks  Most of the feedback I've seen has been positive however it appears most companies want a degree of some kind - which I don't have - so for now that part is on hold. Volunteering or teaching English elsewhere is still an option though. Watch this space.
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TheFrenchun
Officially Mrs saspro
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Location: on the naughty step
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Korea? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Blue_Nowhere
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Didn't realise that was an option TBH, Googling now!
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Zippy
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Location: Here Abouts
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Passed my second exam today. Law exam is on Monday morning, non-response driving assessment is Tuesday and we start driving on lights and sirens on Wednesday. Next week is going to be exciting!!  _________________The Official "Saucy Minx"  This above all: To Thine Own Self Be True "Red sky at night, Shepherds Delight"..Which is a bit like Shepherds Pie, but with whipped topping instead of mashed potato.
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