still waiting

and the story drags on.....

Thebank requested a quote on a list of jobs they would like to be done, including :

central heating installed
water tank removed and replaced
plumbing and render cracks checked
access to attic provided

amongst others.

To be fair to me WTF! why should the bank dictate whether i have heating or not ? The list they sent is an exact cut and paste of the final page of the surveyors report. So that quote has now been sent in so fingers crossed. Im also wondering if they can make me get these jobs done as a condition of draw down?

They have also requested copy of planning permission for the extension built in the 80s but afaik it doesnt need planning and Ive had no comment from the solicitor.

Solicitor reckons Im not going to get the mortgage from the bank and need a broker. hes also suggested asking for a reduction on the sale price due to works needed. but i really dont want to do that, as much as i d like to have another 5000 in the fund Im happy with what i paid.

Hoping for news next week