Unlucky for some but I fell in love with this house from the minute I walked in the door. On at 235k down from 265K its just off manor street. Its a 2 bed, open plan with large garden. Needs a bit of work but...
Agent says they have an offer of €213000 and I feel like jumping in with all I have but hold back. Agent later rings to say they have a new offer of 220K and I dissapointingly say Im out .
Surpringsly to me but not a surprise to anyone elseshe rings to say the other buyer has dropped out as they cant get a mortgage and do I want to offer 220k. Im all confused , is this the dirty tricks everyone has told me about?
I visit the house at night and see a different side to it. Its very near a flat complex, kids are hanging around everywhere and it just doesnt feel right.
I see a couple of police and ask them about the area and while they think the street is nice they tell me how there are a lot of gougers hanging around, loads of anti social behaviour and theyre glad I dont own a car!
Rang the agent yesterday to say I wont be placing a bid.
UPDATE May 10 - has gone sale agreed
sold 06/10 223k
not listed anymore
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My Tips
* Dont believe a word any estate agent or solicitor says. Expect long delays and no one to ring you on time
* visit the area where the house is at different times of the day
* ask the police if you have any niggling doubts about the area
* check the taps work and windows open
* ask if the heating works, just because its there doesnt mean it works
* see if the neighbours have added extensions or converted the attic
* never act too excited , the agent can smell an eager buyer a mile away
* be willing to pay the price to get the house or willing to walk away and leave it
* dont think too much about the price. Its only a guideline and a house is only worth what someone is willing to pay
* visit the area where the house is at different times of the day
* ask the police if you have any niggling doubts about the area
* check the taps work and windows open
* ask if the heating works, just because its there doesnt mean it works
* see if the neighbours have added extensions or converted the attic
* never act too excited , the agent can smell an eager buyer a mile away
* be willing to pay the price to get the house or willing to walk away and leave it
* dont think too much about the price. Its only a guideline and a house is only worth what someone is willing to pay
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