Now in Reading I'm currently house hunting.
So far, nothing suitable, all that comes on the market is very old, surrounded by large established trees completely overhanging most of the garden, has been left unloved, etc.
Last 2 I viewed, according to estate agents, are 'very well presented' but I beg to differ. Long cracks in ceiling and wall plasterboard not dealt with, laminate floors damaged, shoddy painting with paint all over electric plastics,
One before last had replaced skirting boards but they didn't sit flush and there were gaps in the joins, spider heaven as the daughter said. Poor DIY.
Yes it can all be sorted but something half decent or price reduced to reflect the damage would be nice.
I am semi restricted as I want to be within a mile from the daughter as I'm getting no younger.
Once I am moved and the car has delivered all my goods from storage and the DIY stores the car will go, won't need it.