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Posted 06 March 2012 - 04:53 PM

I just put in an offer. The agent thinks it'll be accepted (and it's in the agent's interest, 'cos there's another agent competing for the commission).

Nice stone-built cottage, though in need of some work. Lovely quiet location with no road access and noone passing (except the immediate neighbours in this cluster of six cottages). Lovely south-facing garden going down the hill.

And comfortably below budget, below its own last-sold price (Jan 2004), and well below Zoopla's estimated price for it.

Motivation: mainly that I'm p***ed off with the rental market. And by putting up a 40% deposit I can get mortgage payments down to one third of my current rent, and on a nicer place!

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Posted 06 March 2012 - 05:03 PM

Good for you, are you sure that the place isn't a money pit?

How about the neighbours, any dangerous weirdos among them?

Any old coal mines below ground?
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Posted 06 March 2012 - 05:05 PM

View Postawake_eagle, on 06 March 2012 - 05:03 PM, said:

Good for you, are you sure that the place isn't a money pit?

How about the neighbours, any dangerous weirdos among them?

Any old coal mines below ground?


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Posted 06 March 2012 - 05:06 PM

View Postawake_eagle, on 06 March 2012 - 05:03 PM, said:

Good for you, are you sure that the place isn't a money pit?

How about the neighbours, any dangerous weirdos among them?

Any old coal mines below ground?


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Posted 06 March 2012 - 05:59 PM

View Postporca misèria, on 06 March 2012 - 04:53 PM, said:

I just put in an offer. The agent thinks it'll be accepted (and it's in the agent's interest, 'cos there's another agent competing for the commission).

Nice stone-built cottage, though in need of some work. Lovely quiet location with no road access and noone passing (except the immediate neighbours in this cluster of six cottages). Lovely south-facing garden going down the hill.

And comfortably below budget, below its own last-sold price (Jan 2004), and well below Zoopla's estimated price for it.

Motivation: mainly that I'm p***ed off with the rental market. And by putting up a 40% deposit I can get mortgage payments down to one third of my current rent, and on a nicer place!

:D


great well done, sounds a good buy, if you can get at pre 2004 prices, it is a no brainer if you are paying a third of your rent too,

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Posted 06 March 2012 - 06:30 PM

View Postawake_eagle, on 06 March 2012 - 05:03 PM, said:

Good for you, are you sure that the place isn't a money pit?

How about the neighbours, any dangerous weirdos among them?

Any old coal mines below ground?

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Posted 06 March 2012 - 06:31 PM

Yes, good luck in your new home.

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Posted 06 March 2012 - 06:44 PM

View PostDurch, on 06 March 2012 - 06:33 PM, said:

Could be a tasty bunker, or the coal could be a survival lifeline come peak oil. (Plus there might be gold in them thar mines!)


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Posted 06 March 2012 - 06:50 PM

And dont forget that maintenence costs will more than takeup the difference between rent and mortgage payment ;)

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Posted 06 March 2012 - 06:53 PM

View Postawake_eagle, on 06 March 2012 - 05:03 PM, said:

Good for you, are you sure that the place isn't a money pit?

:huh: I expect to spend a few quid bringing it up to scratch. But I expect ongoing costs to be met comfortably from the rent I'm no longer paying. :D

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How about the neighbours, any dangerous weirdos among them?

Hmmm .... not the most likely location for anything more sinister than a HPCer.

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Any old coal mines below ground?

No coal around here. If there were mine workings they'd be something different. ;)

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Posted 06 March 2012 - 06:58 PM

View Postporca misèria, on 06 March 2012 - 04:53 PM, said:

I just put in an offer. The agent thinks it'll be accepted (and it's in the agent's interest, 'cos there's another agent competing for the commission).

Nice stone-built cottage, though in need of some work. Lovely quiet location with no road access and noone passing (except the immediate neighbours in this cluster of six cottages). Lovely south-facing garden going down the hill.

And comfortably below budget, below its own last-sold price (Jan 2004), and well below Zoopla's estimated price for it.

Motivation: mainly that I'm p***ed off with the rental market. And by putting up a 40% deposit I can get mortgage payments down to one third of my current rent, and on a nicer place!

:D


Good Internet connection...check.

Less can be more. ;)
What you don't owe won't worry you.

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Posted 06 March 2012 - 07:02 PM

View Postwinkie, on 06 March 2012 - 06:58 PM, said:

Good Internet connection...check.

Less can be more. ;)

Thanks, but already checked that one. BT's ADSL checker gives me a very similar estimate to the current place. So even if they've erred the wrong way it's not a total disaster.

And south-facing roof, where I could in principle put up a satellite-internet dish. Though I want to use the space for solar panels.

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Posted 06 March 2012 - 07:11 PM

Attractive pricing in Devon, maybe it'll cross the Tamar next :)

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Posted 06 March 2012 - 07:15 PM

View Postporca misèria, on 06 March 2012 - 04:53 PM, said:

I just put in an offer. The agent thinks it'll be accepted (and it's in the agent's interest, 'cos there's another agent competing for the commission).

Nice stone-built cottage, though in need of some work. Lovely quiet location with no road access and noone passing (except the immediate neighbours in this cluster of six cottages). Lovely south-facing garden going down the hill.

And comfortably below budget, below its own last-sold price (Jan 2004), and well below Zoopla's estimated price for it.

Motivation: mainly that I'm p***ed off with the rental market. And by putting up a 40% deposit I can get mortgage payments down to one third of my current rent, and on a nicer place!

:D

Stick to the paths....and er er, Zoopla pricing is not reliable. Watch out for more 'n more interest rate hikes over the next 3-4years.

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Posted 06 March 2012 - 07:21 PM

Hope you enjoy your new home!
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