thanks to everyone for their advice.
The latest update is that after 5 or 6 weeks the section 32 is finally available. The agent has sent me a text message inviting…

no it was simply a letter with the offer amount subject to finance and my solicitor being satisfied with the paperwork. No deposit at this stage.

it sure was - in writing addressed to the vendor and cc'd to the agent.

I don't have a resolution yet. The agent said he would be calling me yesterday to ask me for my best offer (along with other interested parties) and as at…

Thanks everyone for your advice. Looks like there are two camps - either make a best offer or stick to my guns. At this stage I think we are willing…

My gut tells me he is ****** - but I could be wrong.
The block has been on the market for about 2 months I would say and it is…

Hi everyone,
After some time we have found a fantastic block upon which we hope to build our new house. The block is for private sale through an agent with an…

ok so I called the council today and they were pretty helpful. I was completely upfront and told them I wanted to build a garage to live in whilst the…

ok so I spoke to the mortgage broker tonight. I told her that I wanted to buy some land and build a new house. She was excited. I told her…

agree with the previous posters - I did my whole house with a cheap secret nail gun with very few problems. The chisel method will take care of any boards…

Thanks Zeke - might go with 'honesty is the best policy'.
I will give the council another call and see what they say. Hopefully I will encounter someone that actually…

Hi everyone - new to the forum which seems to be one of the better ones going around.
My wife and I are planning on this also. Got an offer…