- Victoria Louise, 29, from Cheshire, says the problems have been hidden throughout viewings
A primary-time purchaser ‘immediately regretted’ shopping for her first residence after shifting in to search out mouldy partitions, a gap within the roof and the persistent odor of cat urine.
When Victoria Louise, 29, acquired the keys to her first residence after saving for 5 years, she was overjoyed – however quickly realised it was a giant mistake.
The social media advertising supervisor, from Cheshire, claims that a variety of points, akin to mould and holes, had been hidden when viewing the home twice earlier than buying.
As she entered the house, she instantly felt as if she had ‘wasted’ her hard-earned cash on the property.
Now, she’s warning others of the indicators to look out for when shopping for a house – and says that she plans to repair all the issues and switch it into her dream abode.
When Victoria Louise, 29, acquired the keys to her first residence after saving for 5 years, she was overjoyed – however quickly realised it was a giant mistake
The social media advertising supervisor, from Cheshire, claims that a variety of points, akin to mould and holes, had been hidden when viewing the home twice earlier than buying
Ms Louise found a gap within the ceiling that was hidden by a cabinet throughout the viewings
‘I used to be shocked once I entered the home after selecting up the keys and I immediately regretted the sale,’ Ms Louise stated.
‘I could not consider what I had walked into – there have been cat wee-soaked carpets, with the odor hidden by scented candles being burned throughout viewings.
‘All I might see was mould on the partitions and a gap within the roof, which had been hidden in a cabinet.
‘I knew that work was wanted on the home, however I did not know the extent of all the issues.
‘I used to be so excited once I seen it, as I might clearly see the potential and was so optimistic – however that was all gone instantly.’
Ms Louise, who had issues concerning the general value of shopping for a house, commonly contributed to her Help-To-Buy ISA and Lifetime ISA in a bid to save lots of the deposit.
With the assistance of the ISAs the property match inside her finances, so she went forward and locked it in.
But now, whereas she’s feeling extra constructive after ripping up the carpets, throwing out previous furnishings, and stripping the partitions, she hopes to warn others to watch out when making the life-changing buy.
In a clip posted on TikTook, which has racked up 2.1 million views and over 76,000 likes, she takes viewers on a tour across the residence.
In a clip posted on TikTook, which has racked up 2.1 million views and over 76,000 likes, she takes viewers on a tour across the residence
Ms Louise stated: ‘I could not consider what I had walked into – there have been cat wee-soaked carpets, with the odor hidden by scented candles being burned throughout viewings’
Many of the rooms within the property will want significantly greater than a contemporary coat of paint
Viewers described the home’s format as ‘weird’ with kitchen cabinets seeming to be unfold over two rooms
Parts of the home have been left stripped naked of carpet or flooring
Other elements of the house embrace the steps, hallway, and front room, with Victoria claiming that folks have stated the flooring is laden with ‘asbestos’
She begins by displaying the extension, earlier than going into the utility room.
Then, she reveals the kitchen space – however notes that the format begins to get ‘fairly unusual’ because the worktops, together with the oven, seem to hold over into one other room.
Other elements of the house embrace the steps, hallway, and front room, with Victoria claiming that folks have stated the flooring is laden with ‘asbestos’.
Finally, she exhibits the bedrooms, the place the partitions are coated in inexperienced mud, which she says might be mould, together with the toilet – and a gap within the ceiling hidden inside a cabinet.
Users have flocked to the feedback to share their reactions, with viewers left with blended views.
‘The potential this home has is actually mind-blowing,’ one individual responded.
One stated: ‘Looks like a cash pit.’
‘So humorous that the home is fully weird however the backyard is present residence immaculate,’ one other commented.
A fourth stated: ‘Spacious home, downstairs format is only a bit uncommon.’
The backyard of the property gave the impression to be in higher situation than the home
Some of the rooms gave the impression to be in good situation, however lots of the bedrooms weren’t
Ms Louise additionally stated some previous furnishings was left within the residence when she was given the keys
Ms Louise is going through an enormous renovation mission earlier than she will transfer in however is up for the problem
The kitchen prompted a lot of feedback from customers because it prolonged over two rooms
The 29-year-old is ‘excited, however fearful concerning the prices’ of the works required
While she’s nonetheless obtained a protracted street forward earlier than she will transfer in, Ms Louise is beginning to really feel extra optimistic about her new residence.
She added: ‘It’ll be some time till I can dwell there, however it was so reassuring to know I’m not the one one to expertise this.
‘I’ve solely ever seen constructive experiences of first residence shopping for on social media – champagne and cute photos with the keys in entrance of the door – not something like this.
‘It’s truly quite common and likewise the quantity of information I’ve acquired since has been unimaginable.
‘I’m excited, however fearful concerning the prices.
‘My recommendation is to begin saving as quickly as potential, be sure to look in each cabinet and each nook of the home too – particularly earlier than exchanging contracts.
‘I’m feeling higher about every thing now and I can see the potential of the home as soon as once more.’