Buying a home and don't know how anything works

[Elpenor]

So glad you’re finally getting over the line tomorrow

 

[Riklet]

We want a pic of the keys... and the wine!!

 

[miss direct]

Having a very long work day today but popped out to buy some cleaning supplies. If I do get the keys tomorrow I will go over and clean and make a proper list of things to do. Will take kettle, mug, tea and powdered milk. Can't really take much as have to schlep up massive hill to estate agents and then to flat. Having a car would be very convenient..

Ordered an Internet mi fi thingy.

Deliberately not planned anything all weekend apart from some work on Saturday afternoon, so won't be happy if I dont get in tomorrow.

 

[cybershot]

Have you officially completed?

 

[hash tag]

C L E A N I N G P A R T Y - invite everyone over telling them to bring cleaning products Etc.
Really really hope it does happen tomorrow.

 

[miss direct]

Have you officially completed?

No! Exchange and completion both set for tomorrow.

 

[marty21]

Exciting miss direct

, I'm still in the 1st flat I bought (in 97) we could never be bothered moving again

 

[miss direct]

C L E A N I N G P A R T Y - invite everyone over telling them to bring cleaning products Etc.
Really really hope it does happen tomorrow.

Don't really have anyone to ask My friends are either aged or have tiny babies or work constantly.

 

[WouldBe]

Fingers crossed for tomorrow.

 

[cybershot]

No! Exchange and completion both set for tomorrow.

Sorry. Keep thinking today is Friday for some reason.

 

[marty21]

Sorry. Keep thinking today is Friday for some reason.

I have tomorrow off , so it is Friday for me today .

 

[hash tag]

Don't really have anyone to ask My friends are either aged or have tiny babies or work constantly.

DOH, everyone on this thread for starters

 

[clicker]

I was browsing lampshades online and up popped one that matches the Chateau wallpaper on the your chimney breast. I reckon that's a good omen from the house fairies of lighting. Sounds like you'll be in really soon now. Exciting times ahead.

 

[hash tag]

Goodness, lampshades are still a thing?

 

[miss direct]

DOH, everyone on this thread for starters

Ok see you there at 4 o clock, you bring the feather dusters and I'll bring the mop

 

[miss direct]

I was browsing lampshades online and up popped one that matches the Chateau wallpaper on the your chimney breast. I reckon that's a good omen from the house fairies of lighting. Sounds like you'll be in really soon now. Exciting times ahead.

Not sure I can bring myself to strip that wallpaper £35 a roll it was!

There are quite a few other random interesting details like a Roman bust, a Banksy thingy oh and all sorts I've forgotten now.

 

[bellaozzydog]

Having a very long work day today but popped out to buy some cleaning supplies. If I do get the keys tomorrow I will go over and clean and make a proper list of things to do. Will take kettle, mug, tea and powdered milk. Can't really take much as have to schlep up massive hill to estate agents and then to flat. Having a car would be very convenient..

Ordered an Internet mi fi thingy.

Deliberately not planned anything all weekend apart from some work on Saturday afternoon, so won't be happy if I dont get in tomorrow.

Have you got a deck chair you can sit in while you have your tea

I’m 28 days away from going through the front door of mine as owner.

freeholder has made me organise a weekly inspection that is logged which is apparently required so the building insurance doesn’t attract penalties (who knew)

The freeholder has also started throwing his weight around about who can live in it, I had my solicitor check for covenants and he said the only one was “no holiday lets” which wasn’t an issue. turns out he didn’t mention the single family occupancy and I’m not sure whether that throws my plans to shit !!

I was lining up to stay in U.K. rather than work away and mentor two supported lodgings care leavers
I’ve gone through the application process but this possibly shits on it

In other news the police arrested another freeholder I have to deal with for fraud!! Freeholders are the end of level boss compared to arsehole landlords and estate agents

never buy leasehold

 

[hash tag]

Ok see you there at 4 o clock, you bring the feather dusters and I'll bring the mop

Masks also ( for dust and covid )

 

[scifisam]

Goodness, lampshades are still a thing?

You have bare bulbs?

 

[cybershot]

You have bare bulbs?

Ceiling light features tend to be the thing these days. E.g

Ceiling lights | Indoor lights | B&Q

Create the perfect lighting in your living spaces with our selection of ceiling lights. Browse spotlights, LED lights and more popular options at B&Q.

www.diy.com

 

[Idaho]

Good luck today miss direct - hope it all goes... Well I just hope it all goes!

 

[steveseagull]

Good luck miss direct

 

[miss direct]

Just given my permission for exchange and completion (doesn't mean it's happened of course, solicitor just wanted to get it out of the way first thing.)

 

[danski]

Good luck

 

[Elpenor]

You have bare bulbs?

I have. There are 5 light fittings in this rental and shades seem to be £10/20 each. Plus I didn’t like the look of any of the ones I saw online

 

[Looby]

Good luck!

 

[iamwithnail]

Fingers crossed for you!!

 

[tony.c]

Contract exchanges usually take place at midday (1200) once solicitors are satisfied that everything is in place.

 

[Hellsbells]

Exciting day!

 

[scifisam]

Ceiling light features tend to be the thing these days. E.g

Ceiling lights | Indoor lights | B&Q

Create the perfect lighting in your living spaces with our selection of ceiling lights. Browse spotlights, LED lights and more popular options at B&Q.

www.diy.com

I don't think they're as common as normal light fittings with shades.