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Moving into new house

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  • 20-09-2007 8:13am
    #1
    Libster
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭


    Hi,

    I am moving into a new house in about three weeks time. I have sold my old house and am hoping to close both sales on the same day.

    The house I have bought is a new house so I need to get flooring put down before I move in.
    As this is the first time I have bought a new house I am wondering if I can arrange for flooring to be put down before the sale is closed. I have signed contracts and paid the 10% deposit.

    I just want to know if it is possible before I approach the builder/estate agent.

    Thanks.


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    juke
    Registered Users Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭juke


    It is possible. All depends on the builder, and if he's a friendly sort!

    It's worth the phone call.


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    Libster
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭Libster


    Thanks Juke,

    I will give him a call.
    I would like to limit the amount of time I need to have all my stuff in storage for:)


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    patrickolee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 890 ✭✭✭patrickolee


    but if you do, you're exposing yourself to a risk that the sale might not go
    through and you will have improved someone else's house? What if the house you are selling falls through? Can you still go ahead with the purchase of the new home?


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    Libster
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭Libster


    I had thought of that but I would be able to cover the mortgage on both for a while if the sale falls through.
    I don't think it will as the buyer seems very anxious to move in as soon as possible:)
    I was thinking of getting the hall tiled the week before I move in. It will need a few days to set before I can get the carpets and wooden floors put down.

    Thanks for all the advice.


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