It's a good idea to speak to a mortgage advisor prior to looking at houses seriously.

They'll be able to give you an idea of what you can afford to borrow and what it'll cost you. Look for an independent one who is able to offer whole of market.

Don't just go to your bank and certainly don't use one that a corporate estate agent has 'in house'.

However, an agreement in principle is basically just a lender looking at some basic info about you and saying "yeah, we'll probably lend you this". It's no guarantee that they will lend you anything.

Ok, slight step closer.

Booked a second valuation in for next week.
Seen the bank today. Provided a mortgage promise, £207k eeekk.

Quite a decent amount up here in the West Midlands.

That's was based upon minimum figures aswell and hopefully a better situation as a few debts go in the next month.
Will talk to an advisor also.

Next, my house goes up for sale!

My requirements for looking-
2 bed minimum
Double garage- or single with large drive
Double glazed and central heated
West Midlands and outskirts,so Shropshire,Worcestershire possibly Warwickshire.

Max 200k A lot lower if possible. A guide though if my house achieves its value and mortgage is given.

Bloody hell!

How about a 50k French home!

Need to convince the woman..and get some work.. France sounds good though

Try and avoid mortgaging yourself to the hilt, you never know what nasty money-grabbing gremlin is around the corner.

Rural France is not for everyone. But plenty of young Brits making a go of it round here.
Good Brit plumbers are needed though.

So which online estate agents have you guys used? Be good to get some honest feedback.

Ok, if anyone still reading. The house has been on the market since Monday and we have an open day tommorow.

7 viewings booked! We shall see.

Went with Purplebricks in the end. Estate agent has been great so far, everything said has been completed quickly and efficiently.

See what tommorow brings...

Good luck for tomorrow, I hope it's a quick stress free sale

Best of luck. It's a bit of a game, guessing what people are thinking! Often the ones that appear unimpressed with your house are more likely to come back than the ones who seem to love everything.
I hope you get a couple of people genuinely interested - helps them offer more if they know they could lose it!

Good luck with it.

Good luck with the sale!

The estate agent said exactly that.

Cheers guys,today is Judgement day. Unfortunately im not there as im working. The Mrs and estate agent are handling this.

That's the best place to be today, leave it to the ladies

Baking bread and fresh coffee! The fragrances of successful house viewings!

Ok the crazy people have left. 5 appointments turned up and 2 no shows.
1 feedback from a viewer already. Not quite In the position to buy but feedback about the house left was good for all to see.
Others generally gave nothing away apparently apart from one.
Apparently cash buyer being pushy asking the Mrs what she wants for the house.
Estate agent was great and dealt with it.

We shall see the outcome.

Sounds like a very decent result as an introduction to the merry-go-round. Let's hope one of the mystery folk comes good!

Sounds promising Reuben, fingers crossed you get a call informing you of a solid offer next week

Exciting times and hope it all turns out rosy very soon!

Crazy week. Are house is only on at £109k which may seem crazy to the southerners for a 3 bed semi.
Recieved one offer, 1k less than we were willing to accept.
They weren't in a position to buy but showing intent. There place has to sell first.
We had a viewing on Monday evening. Guy who's buying lives in London. His brother viewed and now made three offers. His last offer we are willing to accept but he needs to proves his credentials as we all ready have a further 5 viewings booked for Sunday.

It is 3k more than we were originally wanted so pretty good but feel alittle insecure that he hasn't seen it himself, just his brother has.

We shall wait and see

It's not measurable in a monetary sense, but there's something to be said for having confidence in the buyer.

6 viewings today. 5 in the last hour! Wow, craziness!
Original Offer person yet to prove he can buy the house!

So stressful

Stressful it is, but unless he starts playing sensibly very soon the offerer is a non-starter I'm afraid

Ok, we have progress somewhat from where this all started.. Certainly started speculative.

Our house is sold, we have had an offer on another house accepted and that vendor has had an offer accepted at that end.

A detached house with detached double garage so significantly better.

Paperwork is with all parties solicitors and progressing. Few hiccups. Stitch up from our bank(mortgage) now with a broker.

Lots to go but started getting rid of stuff now.

Long road ahead but in the right direction..

Fingers crossed for you both!

Hope it all goes smoothly, Reuben...

Whereabouts is it?

Good luck, keep calm and a sense of perspective - at least you're not pregnant !

Closer to you mate, old hill.

Cheers guys... Double garage is cool. If the cinq goes in sideways in the garage I may have space for another little motor in front..