Roger440

Whilst I don't doubt they know their stuff, they are not very business like. I'm struggling to even discuss what's required, never mind come up with a date. Must have too much work? Does anyone have any other recommendations?

Dave, if i read it right, you have no mortgage, which means you own both outright. Correct? I know you are both self employed, but to keep the ball rolling, surely taking out a mortgage on your existing house has to release some cash has to be an option at this stage? Theres a few wiling to do 4 x salary now. Then either keep trying to sell, or rent it out. Renting would cover some/all? of the mortgage in the meantime. Or have you been just a little too efficient at managing down your income? Im inclined to agree, that if its not selling, you are going to have to take some pain on it. Probably auction? I know you said you wont sell below £250, but unless you rent, looking from the outside, im not sure you have many options as long as the crazy people are running things north of the border!

Thanks for all the words of wisdom. Much appreciated.

I shall give them a call. Thanks

The offer's made! No time for hanging around for a property like this. It's not a project, and on the face of it, needs little work. But that's just my assessment. I think you're right, I should get one done.

I am well into purchasing a property at the moment. Having got the ball rolling on mortgages, solicitors and all that other guff, I've turned my thoughts back to the actual building. Its an approx 180-200 year old cottage with a significant modern extension (bigger than the original cottage). Having looked at it twice, I've seen nothing to get excited about. It all seems in pretty good shape. My take, based on what I can see and what the vendors tell me, is the extension build ran out of money towards the end, so some of the finishing work is not the best, but all seems in order. I know a guy I have used before for surveys who was well versed in older buildings, but sadly he retired earlier this year. I asked him if he knew anyone else competent. Sadly his reply was that he was attending said chap's funeral later that week. So, in the absence of anyone I know and trust, do I actually bother to get one done? Sure, the mortgage company will do one, but based on previous experience that won't be worth the paper it's written on. Not doing one makes me nervous, it is a lot of money being spent, but realistically, unless it's about to fall down, any minor trivia I would just accept. If I don't buy it, someone else will, no doubt about it. I certainly wouldn't be talking down the price as a consequence. Any suggestions what you would do????

AliG beat me to it, but this surely is the answer http://www.johnlewis.com/robomow-rc304-robotic-electric-lawnmower/p1239328?sku=233112577&kpid=233112577&s_kenid=622c0de0-31fc-447c-bb30-0d2698cf9cc5&s_kwcid=402x369048&tmad=c&tmcampid=73 Under serious consideration if our house move comes off. Lawn at the new placeis too big for the nice new battery mower we just bought. Doh. But the battery mower is a huge leap forward from one with a cable.

When i tiled my garage, i had the same problem, it was not that flat. The guy doing it said he would use a clip system that meant it sort of followed the floor in as much as it could. I was unconvinced, but now its done, you would never know. The only time i can see its not truly flat is the gap between the bottom of the door and the floor when its open. Pic of it here being fitted.

Evening peoples. Good or bad, im back Much thanks to those who have put in the effort to start this.