miss direct
misfungled
I'm waiting for the fixtures and fittings form before arranging the second viewing, which apparently the solicitor have (and I naively assumed they would send over to me...)
Buying a home and don't know how anything works
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miss direct
misfungled
Searches have been submitted and F&F form on their way to me "shortly" 
bellaozzydog
rolling turds in glitter
he’s scratching around for negatives if that’s the worst he can come up with, sound like you’ve got a solid property
miss direct
misfungled
Ooh I'm so pleased, they're leaving the curtains, blinds, and garden furniture. Went back and looked at the ad and that seems to be some wicker chairs, table, bird feeder (hope they leave that!) and lots of hanging pots (hope they leave those too and even all the plants!) And now I can book my second viewing.
miss direct
misfungled
Not impressed that the gas and electric are on a meter. Aren't they more expensive? Can I get them changed?
hash tag
Books, not bombs
he’s scratching around for negatives if that’s the worst he can come up with, sound like you’ve got a solid property
They are trying to prove they have done something, including checking inside the loft
BTW "he"
WouldBe
Dislicksick
Electric and gas will be on meters. It's only a problem if they are prepayment meters. Yes you can get them changed you just need to ask your energy supplier.
WouldBe
Dislicksick
I had one that claimed the insulation easy up to current spec and the roof vents weren't up to spec. What are you supposed to do? Rebuild your house each time building regs change?he’s scratching around for negatives if that’s the worst he can come up with, sound like you’ve got a solid property
cybershot
Well-Known Member
You mean prepayment or PAYG Meter as opposed to normal meter? Yes they are normally more expensive as charged at standard rates. You should be able to get it changed. You'll have to choose a supplier that can charge on both pre pay meter to begin with and normal afterwards. The current supplier should be listed in the property information form, which I assume you have received at the same time as fixtures & fittings and fittings and contents (similair names but different, at least i had to fill in all of those when i sold) They may also insist you at least have several months on the prepay meter to ensure you're a good customer and may even charge for them to be changed, so you'll have to research the suppliers and choose wisely. Although many want to get people onto smart meters anyway, so if they are an option they will probably do those for free.
miss direct
misfungled
Ohhh doh. It said "smart meter" and I immediately thought of pre payment ones. Hope not.
Thora
Differently Ethical
I have a smart meter now, it's just supposed to send your readings automatically and it displays how much energy you use. Mines fucking useless though and doesn't seem to work so I still have estimated bills
Thora
Differently Ethical
Tbf it's a relative that has done the inspection for me for free, but hasn't written a formal report. And I've had all the info back second hand through my dadThey are trying to prove they have done something, including checking inside the loft
BTW "he"
But essentially I think the house is fine. He said if there was anything serious he'd tell me to get a full report done.
miss direct
misfungled
Oh I know what that is now. I find it makes me anxious to know exactly how much I'm consuming!I have a smart meter now, it's just supposed to send your readings automatically and it displays how much energy you use. Mines fucking useless though and doesn't seem to work so I still have estimated bills
Thora
Differently Ethical
Yeah, I don't know who/how set the 'budget' feature on ours but we are in the red by the evening every single day.
WouldBe
Dislicksick
It's set by your supplier according to how much you pay per month.
miss direct
misfungled
I am so itching to shop but trying to resist.
Really like this coffee table I found today in a second hand shop.
Really like this coffee table I found today in a second hand shop.
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
You can get pre-payment key/card meters replaced with billed ones, you'd usually have to pass a credit check though.
miss direct
misfungled
Just realised the sellers are a gay couple. A few things added up!
Puddy_Tat
naturally fluffy
miss direct
misfungled
Not really. I rent a room in a shared house and its so cramped that I keep suitcases outside my bedroom door and my bike in the (old!) outside toilet. My possessions are still boxed up under my bed as there's nowhere to put anything. Ridiculous room with no shelves or storage.
Also, I havent got a car so transporting the items twice is just a massive faff. I've already got some stuff in a friend of a friends depot under a shop but its all just so complicated. Can't wait to actually be in one place and unpack and feel somewhat normal.
moonsi til
worked it out now!
miss direct I think the gas & electric is pre-payment meter as I don’t know why it would be relevant to tell you otherwise such as just a device you plug in that measures what you use?
My house is on pre-payment meters which were described as ‘smart’ meters by the vendors -or at least one of them was. I think the days are gone of pre-payment automatically costing you more. I have had an email advising me I might not be on the tariff & to make contact.
My house is on pre-payment meters which were described as ‘smart’ meters by the vendors -or at least one of them was. I think the days are gone of pre-payment automatically costing you more. I have had an email advising me I might not be on the tariff & to make contact.
miss direct
misfungled
There was a section in the form asking for provider and location of meter, both said "smart meter in kitchen".
Don't think I'll be doing the second viewing for a week or so. I'm so busy at the moment with work.
I went round some more charity shops today and found another folding table with wings that was just £8, so I'm going to assume these items are easily available and get one once I've moved.
Don't think I'll be doing the second viewing for a week or so. I'm so busy at the moment with work.
I went round some more charity shops today and found another folding table with wings that was just £8, so I'm going to assume these items are easily available and get one once I've moved.
moonsi til
worked it out now!
This is my pre-pay electric meter which has sticker next to it with info about smart meter installation. I am giving the meter a go for a while , the vendors shared they thought this was cheaper. 
miss direct
misfungled
What happens if you go away for a while? How are you supposed to know how much to top up? Can you top up online or do you have to schlep to a shop as I remember from previous places I've lived with these?
moonsi til
worked it out now!
It’s still schlep to shops which for me is in on my road. So far I have topped up what I think I would have paid each month & when going away will just make sure there is enough there.
WouldBe
Dislicksick
Not sure that's a smart meter. You can get pre-pay on smart meters but you top it up using your energy suppliers app or website.
Artaxerxes
Look out, he's got a gnu!
Christ I wish Rightmove had better filters, sick of seeing nice places for Auction or Cash buyers only.
moonsi til
worked it out now!
It’s got this on the sticker. I haven’t looked into yet. I loathe calling utility companies & my current supplier is no better. I informed them I had moved in & gave my details. They then set up 2 accounts for me one PAYG & one a normal account. I called them & it was painful trying to explain my issue so I wrote them a letter & now waiting to hear back. Once I get an account that’s in my name I am moving from SSE.
WouldBe
Dislicksick
It's not a smart meter. Meter info A smart meter sends meter readings using mobile technology and they can also receive new settings like unit price so there's no need for a key. Don't know why they've put that notice up unless they didn't have one for non-smart meters.
