Soooo... back now. Area was soooo perfect - lovely secluded cul-de-sac, really quiet, out of the town centre (we can hear the main road from the flat, which I hate), but on the bus route, huuuuge green outside for the future kiddies to play on aaaaaah... I'm in love and have yet to see inside
Turns out the tenant is still in there, and had closed all the curtains, so we couldn't have a nosey. But we got a look in the garden through the fence, and it's rather large. Spoke to the agent a little more, and he was able to give us a better idea of the size. Did say though, that the landlord had specified no dogs... but may give some leeway to a reliable tenant after they had been there for a while.
We didn't want to be too rash without being able to nose in the front room through the window at least, so instead we have come to an agreement with the agent to remove it from the market for us on payment of our credit check fees. Thought that was reasonable, as we are pretty certain we want it, and if we don't we don't loose that much. So I now have the lovely task of checking through our finances to make sure we can afford the deposit etc before we go ahead and reserve it! He'll be taking us for a full viewing on Sat morning to seal the deal if we do... I'm soooo excited!!
Sorry about your folks Fuff, I hope you manage to keep a hold on your faith in love. Remember that just because this has happened to them, doesn't mean it will to you. x x