Bad news 13 April 2007
Heard from our freeholder today - they have to come into our flat to do the planned foundation work. So, we do have to move out for a few weeks, pack up and unpack our worldly belongings twice, and be put in a hotel/accommodation of their choosing. This also means we can’t do a thing to our flat, like put in a much needed new kitchen, bathroom, electrics, flooring, underfloor heating…
The scheduled date is September, just when my new academic year starts… thanks a lot.
As we were lied to by our vendor and freeholder as to these works I am going to fight like hell on the choice of removal company, storage facility and hotel.
I’m angry and upset and I feel my house dreams - temporarily - have been ruined.
The more i think about it the more unbelievable it is!! what is wrong with these people and why do we attract them so?!! Poor B, its rubbish!
Bloody uni’s bad enough!
Do love ur blogs tho! highly entertaining, i know where i’ll be coming for interior decor advice! I love your sofa idea too!
xxx
It is very arse
We’ll insist on the best treatment for us and our stuff, and may be able to combine their work with some of our own if we are lucky.
Its especially galling as the guy from the council said he was “97 percent” sure that they would not need to go through the floor.
Oh, and today I had to set up the Standing Order to pay the Service Charge… I don’t think they are really earning it this year.
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