Viewing properties
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That would be a mistake because it's only 1.5 bedrooms, single garage, 500m2 plot. The other having 3 bedrooms, double garage, sun room, 2 outbuildings(one of them with two saunas and laundry) both with toilet/shower, 2,225m2 plot. As much as I'm tempted to go for the larger property in long term would be too big to look after but I do like a challenge. It would keep me fit and active. Unfortunately we are in the know, via family friend of someone who is in the rendorszeg, one side of the neighbours are a nuisance! With my UK history would be too stressful. It's superb though!!! Damn!
the smaller property's owner's husband died this year so am trying to be respectful and not take advantage of the widow's situation.
the smaller property's owner's husband died this year so am trying to be respectful and not take advantage of the widow's situation.
If you do go for the smaller property then decide on what you are prepared to pay, go in with an offer and be ready to walk away if the asking is over your price and wait for them to see reason - or buy something else. (although I would not contemplate a 500m2 plot - to small to justify anything except hand machines and not space for enough fruit trees or chickens).
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A big plot is no problem - you do what you want and when / if it gets too much then plant a bit more grass and get a ride on lawn mower (and it is easy to get help to cut the grass if you have a ride on!). (the larger plot property sounds nice!)
If you do go for the smaller property then decide on what you are prepared to pay, go in with an offer and be ready to walk away if the asking is over your price and wait for them to see reason - or buy something else. (although I would not contemplate a 500m2 plot - to small to justify anything except hand machines and not space for enough fruit trees or chickens).
If you do go for the smaller property then decide on what you are prepared to pay, go in with an offer and be ready to walk away if the asking is over your price and wait for them to see reason - or buy something else. (although I would not contemplate a 500m2 plot - to small to justify anything except hand machines and not space for enough fruit trees or chickens).
..... to be honest this is the property I keep going back to. The smaller property would ensure an easy life but at the back of my head I keep thinking I'm going to get bored quite quickly as there is little to do to maintain the property!
The smaller property is two storey! No real need for me to say this is not what my wife wants! My wife would like to live at her parents house with it's huge garden in the long term but the house badly needs a new roof and according to my sister-in-law's husband needs to be demolished and replaced with a new house. So the larger property is a good compromise. It just needs a BATH so my wife will be happy. Both the smaller and larger properties are for sale at the same price so .... it would probably be ridiculous and stupid of us to not go for the larger property.
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. This property is single storey which is what my wife wants but the one thing missing is a BATH! This doesn't bother me because whenever I have a bath I'm out after five minutes! A complete waste of hot water! But for my wife she likes to relax in the bath! .... it would probably be ridiculous and stupid of us to not go for the larger property.
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The larger plot house is 150 sq m. There will only be two of us plus two dogs living in there. Sister-in-law's house is 130 sq m.
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When you say boiler do you mean
a) a gas boiler
b) a wood burner boiler
c) an electric water heater - also called a boiler in Hungarian albeit with a different spelling.
If it's a gas boiler , these are not too difficult to move to another outside wall or higher up in a purpose built cupboard over one end of the bath and if the boiler is more than 20 years old then it probably need changing anyway. But needs a professional gas fitter.
If its a wood burner then difficult to move but for ease of your future you probably should install a gas boiler anyway and the cost of gas heating with a modern boiler is as cheap or cheaper than bought in cut up fire wood. (assumes there is gas in the house or in the road)
If it's an electric water heater Hungarian 'bojler' then it's easy to move, a DIY job if you are half way competent in a bit of wiring and plumbing.
a) a gas boiler
b) a wood burner boiler
c) an electric water heater - also called a boiler in Hungarian albeit with a different spelling.
If it's a gas boiler , these are not too difficult to move to another outside wall or higher up in a purpose built cupboard over one end of the bath and if the boiler is more than 20 years old then it probably need changing anyway. But needs a professional gas fitter.
If its a wood burner then difficult to move but for ease of your future you probably should install a gas boiler anyway and the cost of gas heating with a modern boiler is as cheap or cheaper than bought in cut up fire wood. (assumes there is gas in the house or in the road)
If it's an electric water heater Hungarian 'bojler' then it's easy to move, a DIY job if you are half way competent in a bit of wiring and plumbing.
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When you say boiler do you mean
a) a gas boiler
b) a wood burner boiler
c) an electric water heater - also called a boiler in Hungarian albeit with a different spelling.
If it's a gas boiler , these are not too difficult to move to another outside wall or higher up in a purpose built cupboard over one end of the bath and if the boiler is more than 20 years old then it probably need changing anyway. But needs a professional gas fitter.
If its a wood burner then difficult to move but for ease of your future you probably should install a gas boiler anyway and the cost of gas heating with a modern boiler is as cheap or cheaper than bought in cut up fire wood. (assumes there is gas in the house or in the road)
If it's an electric water heater Hungarian 'bojler' then it's easy to move, a DIY job if you are half way competent in a bit of wiring and plumbing.
a) a gas boiler
b) a wood burner boiler
c) an electric water heater - also called a boiler in Hungarian albeit with a different spelling.
If it's a gas boiler , these are not too difficult to move to another outside wall or higher up in a purpose built cupboard over one end of the bath and if the boiler is more than 20 years old then it probably need changing anyway. But needs a professional gas fitter.
If its a wood burner then difficult to move but for ease of your future you probably should install a gas boiler anyway and the cost of gas heating with a modern boiler is as cheap or cheaper than bought in cut up fire wood. (assumes there is gas in the house or in the road)
If it's an electric water heater Hungarian 'bojler' then it's easy to move, a DIY job if you are half way competent in a bit of wiring and plumbing.
We have decided to widen the area we want to buy a property to the next village. Seems more options and more or less what we want.
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To be honest I can't quite remember whether its gas or electric but think its definitely gas. I realise now why I thought not possible to fit a bath because of the wash basin which has cupboards each side. Simple solution get rid of the cupboards and put it next to the boiler!
We have decided to widen the area we want to buy a property to the next village. Seems more options and more or less what we want.
We have decided to widen the area we want to buy a property to the next village. Seems more options and more or less what we want.
I was once told about buying a house - If you find one that ticks 85% - 90% of the boxes then go for it because you won't get better........and here's the key......and stop looking!!!!!!!!
I would add the 3 most important things are location,location and location. Anything else can be changed by employing a builder.
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<<<Moving house is reckoned to be the 2nd most stressful event you can do. (divorce comes in at no. 1)>>>
I have moved house on numerous occasions and never felt it stressful at all (haven't tried no. 1 yet).
Fen does appear to be making hard work of things though.
I have moved house on numerous occasions and never felt it stressful at all (haven't tried no. 1 yet).
Fen does appear to be making hard work of things though.
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You are right. I just want to make sure we get it right first time!
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Little reminder for any who may need it.
In the middle of moving, our lawyer has reminded us to use the accelerated Land Registry process so as to have our purchase registered before brexit on 31st January. After that Brits will need an additional permit to purchase property.
In the middle of moving, our lawyer has reminded us to use the accelerated Land Registry process so as to have our purchase registered before brexit on 31st January. After that Brits will need an additional permit to purchase property.
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Little reminder for any who may need it.
In the middle of moving, our lawyer has reminded us to use the accelerated Land Registry process so as to have our purchase registered before brexit on 31st January. After that Brits will need an additional permit to purchase property.
In the middle of moving, our lawyer has reminded us to use the accelerated Land Registry process so as to have our purchase registered before brexit on 31st January. After that Brits will need an additional permit to purchase property.
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Little reminder for any who may need it.
In the middle of moving, our lawyer has reminded us to use the accelerated Land Registry process so as to have our purchase registered before brexit on 31st January. After that Brits will need an additional permit to purchase property.
In the middle of moving, our lawyer has reminded us to use the accelerated Land Registry process so as to have our purchase registered before brexit on 31st January. After that Brits will need an additional permit to purchase property.
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During the transition period (until Dec. 31st this year) freedom of movement will remain in place and citizens rights together with membership of the customs union and single market will also remain in force so IMO the additional permit should not be needed - lets hope the officialdom knows about this !