Could this be it - 5 (part i)?
Well, after a certain amount of to-ing & fro-ing, the Estate Agent and I have agreed that the asking price of £199k for the bungalow is "about right". The current market situation is that houses are selling for about 5-10% below the asking price, which in my case would be £179k - £189k, so I've accepted a price of £187k.
Remember the "Estate Agent Fee" scam? Well, having now spoken to someone sensible, we've agreed a fee of 2¼% of the selling price - which is high, but not too ridiculous. Now this is "plus VAT" as well. And, there's the solicitor's fee of about £800 to pay as well - this is for them doing nothing you understand.
Note too, that this is all subject to survey and there's "many a slip 'twixt cup and lip". So, smile, but don't hold your breath (yet).
Remember the "Estate Agent Fee" scam? Well, having now spoken to someone sensible, we've agreed a fee of 2¼% of the selling price - which is high, but not too ridiculous. Now this is "plus VAT" as well. And, there's the solicitor's fee of about £800 to pay as well - this is for them doing nothing you understand.
Note too, that this is all subject to survey and there's "many a slip 'twixt cup and lip". So, smile, but don't hold your breath (yet).
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