Moving to Cardiff (area) - ideas and suggestions
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No. All of the agents say the market is picking up but I don't see that.
Looks like we may end up renting and a very kind PH'er has offered some amazing assistance.
SWMBO is on a couple of viewings today and then heading back tonight as she has a couple of days off.
You'll see the latest in my searches
I'm tiring now of keeping plates spinning at home and SWMBO is getting depressed with her (expensive) Uni accomodation so we are having to fight off making a frustration purchase.
Looks like we may end up renting and a very kind PH'er has offered some amazing assistance.
SWMBO is on a couple of viewings today and then heading back tonight as she has a couple of days off.
You'll see the latest in my searches
I'm tiring now of keeping plates spinning at home and SWMBO is getting depressed with her (expensive) Uni accomodation so we are having to fight off making a frustration purchase.
if not a Not really Matt as neither of us have done much driving around it yet. Me because I'm still based in the Midlands and SWMBO because she parks the car where she is staying and walks into work during the week. I'm sure we will grow to love it though(not!). However, after Leicester I suspect it won't be too bad.
Well, another frustrating but ultimately fruitful (not in the way you might think) trip to Wales is over.
On Wednesday I found a hot prospect with garage, workshop, good location and good kitchen - it all added up so we called the agent who said they couldn't arrange a viewing until today as they didn't have anyone to accompany the viewing and the owner was away until Wednesday. So, rather then head down over the bank holiday weekend I travelled down yesterday to looked at some other properties (no joy but they were outsiders) with the intention of being the first viewers. As I drove down yesterday morning I received a phone call at 9:00AM from the agent to tell me the owner has agreed a sale. To say I was gobsmacked and irritated was an understatement.
We went and did a drive past anyway and fortunately concluded the property wasn't for us.
On the positive side we met a fellow PH'er Martin and his wife who have very kindly offered to rent us a flat they have just bought as a BTL on a very flexible and preferential basis in Rhibwina. We cannot thank him enough and he and his good lady will be on our Christmas list. To say SWMBO is happy to be bale to move out of her Uni 1 room digs is an understatement.
Martin, we thank you
Now I just need to sort the car storage as I'm pretty sure we will need to be out of our old house by end April.
The search continues...
Who knew it could be this difficult.
On Wednesday I found a hot prospect with garage, workshop, good location and good kitchen - it all added up so we called the agent who said they couldn't arrange a viewing until today as they didn't have anyone to accompany the viewing and the owner was away until Wednesday. So, rather then head down over the bank holiday weekend I travelled down yesterday to looked at some other properties (no joy but they were outsiders) with the intention of being the first viewers. As I drove down yesterday morning I received a phone call at 9:00AM from the agent to tell me the owner has agreed a sale. To say I was gobsmacked and irritated was an understatement.
We went and did a drive past anyway and fortunately concluded the property wasn't for us.
On the positive side we met a fellow PH'er Martin and his wife who have very kindly offered to rent us a flat they have just bought as a BTL on a very flexible and preferential basis in Rhibwina. We cannot thank him enough and he and his good lady will be on our Christmas list. To say SWMBO is happy to be bale to move out of her Uni 1 room digs is an understatement.
Martin, we thank you
Now I just need to sort the car storage as I'm pretty sure we will need to be out of our old house by end April.
The search continues...
Who knew it could be this difficult.
Trev450 said:
At least things are moving in the right direction now. Plus once you are down here, veiwing potential properties will be much less hassle.
Oh and by the way, its Rhiwbina.
I'm just glad it doesn't start with "Llan" as everywhere else seems to. Oh and by the way, its Rhiwbina.
It's not my fault if the Welsh can't spell (it's Welsh you 'tard!)
At least I can spell viewing!
Sorry Trev!
You are spot on about the viewings but it adds a level of complication on how I exit my current job.Keep the funds coming while I look down there by renting a room up here or leave and become a man of leisure until I find a job.
I've just realised that it is 6 months since I started this thread. I didn't think it would take this long to sell our house and find a new place.
No trip to Wales last weekend as we were spending the weekend clearing out the loft and getting rid of as much junk as possible.
You wouldn't believe how many old car & bike magazines I had in the loft. Car Mechanics magazine from 1982 anyone? Or various bike magazines from the 1980s?
It seems as though we will become tennants very soon as although an exchange or completion date hasn't been set yet we are expecting the call any day now and the rest of the chain are eager to go. The one thing holding up the sale is our buyers who, after hassling us because our boiler was a month over its 12 month service period, discovered their boiler hadn't been serviced for 5 years and are having to get it done for their buyer's peace of mind. Still, its not like they have any kids or anything. Oh, hang on a moment...
I now have to think seriously about my exit strategy from my current job. I really expected to have been made redundant by now as there is so little I am able to do here due to circumstances beyond my control.
SWMBO is doing some more drive-bys today so maybe, just maybe we will find the house for us.
No trip to Wales last weekend as we were spending the weekend clearing out the loft and getting rid of as much junk as possible.
You wouldn't believe how many old car & bike magazines I had in the loft. Car Mechanics magazine from 1982 anyone? Or various bike magazines from the 1980s?
It seems as though we will become tennants very soon as although an exchange or completion date hasn't been set yet we are expecting the call any day now and the rest of the chain are eager to go. The one thing holding up the sale is our buyers who, after hassling us because our boiler was a month over its 12 month service period, discovered their boiler hadn't been serviced for 5 years and are having to get it done for their buyer's peace of mind. Still, its not like they have any kids or anything. Oh, hang on a moment...
I now have to think seriously about my exit strategy from my current job. I really expected to have been made redundant by now as there is so little I am able to do here due to circumstances beyond my control.
SWMBO is doing some more drive-bys today so maybe, just maybe we will find the house for us.
Edited by Tyre Tread on Tuesday 21st April 10:02
Living acommmodation is the least of our worries thanks to Martin.
Car storage, notice at work, removals and storage of furniture and other "sensitive" items all need to be organised as well as helpers to assist with the movement of the above plus SWMBO having time off to make final preps etc when she's away all week.
We made them aware all along we would need a date to work towards. Apparently its their Solicitors who have been dragging their heels - Amazing eh?
Car storage, notice at work, removals and storage of furniture and other "sensitive" items all need to be organised as well as helpers to assist with the movement of the above plus SWMBO having time off to make final preps etc when she's away all week.
We made them aware all along we would need a date to work towards. Apparently its their Solicitors who have been dragging their heels - Amazing eh?
After much to-ing and fro-ing we have tentatively agreed on 9th June as a completion date for the sale.
They asked why we wouldn't complete while we are on holiday? Erm, for the same reason you won't while one of you is working away.
Sheesh - some people.
As for somewhere permanent to live - still looking - SWMBO is doing regular drive bys on the houses that come up and viewings where appropriate but nothing so far.
Getting worried now!
They asked why we wouldn't complete while we are on holiday? Erm, for the same reason you won't while one of you is working away.
Sheesh - some people.
As for somewhere permanent to live - still looking - SWMBO is doing regular drive bys on the houses that come up and viewings where appropriate but nothing so far.
Getting worried now!
hornetrider said:
The Willows looks good to me, not checked Google maps on it yet though
Yep, I'm on it. Its the one we viewed and were about to put in an offer a couple of months ago when it was taken off as sold. I have spoken with the agent and have the inside track on it. Also looking at a newer house in WenvoeGassing Station | South Wales | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff