Buyer finds dream home will be demolished,
A devastated first-time homebuyer is seeking answers after learning just 24 hours post-move that her house is scheduled for demolition.
Dr. Fabiola Creed fought back tears while speaking to local British press regarding the uncertainty surrounding her new home.
She revealed that her property is at risk of being demolished as part of a £2.2 billion ($AU4.3 billion) housing development project.
This ambitious development is planned for Birmingham, England, and it aims to transform the area significantly.
Dr. Creed has been saving for her own property since the age of 14, demonstrating her long-standing commitment to homeownership.
Recently married, she managed to purchase a three-bedroom fixer-upper in Ladywood, a suburb of Birmingham, for £230,000 ($AU452,000).
However, she was unaware that her home was located in a designated “red zone,” according to Birmingham Live.
Barely finished enjoying the champagne she and her husband had saved to celebrate their hard-fought purchase, a letter arrived.
The leaflet, dropped off by the area’s MP, requested her feedback on a proposal to remove existing houses, including hers.
The new development plans include towers, apartments, parks, and schools, indicating a significant overhaul of the community.
Shocked and confused, Dr. Creed began investigating the situation further to understand her precarious position.
To her dismay, she discovered that her newly acquired home was in jeopardy of being demolished if the plans are approved.
Now, Dr. Creed is determined to seek answers regarding the troubling predicament she finds herself in.
“I wake up every morning feeling a sense of dread, and it constantly lingers in my mind, affecting my plans.”
She expressed these concerns to Birmingham Live, emphasizing how uncertainty has disrupted her life.
“I believed that purchasing a house would provide me with stability and a sense of belonging; instead, this feels like a nightmare.”
On the first day of moving in, her mother assisted them, and they were filled with excitement and hope.
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“On our wedding day, we received two expensive bottles of champagne: one to celebrate our first home and one for our first child. Everything felt perfect in that moment. However, the next morning, everything changed dramatically.”
The agency that sold Dr. Creed the property expressed regret upon learning of her concerns regarding the home’s future.
In a statement, the agency clarified that their understanding is that the rejuvenation project is currently only in the planning phase.
They noted that relevant details about the project were available for her representatives to uncover during the due diligence process.
“We make substantial efforts to ensure that any significant information provided by sellers is disclosed appropriately during the listing process,” the agency stated to Birmingham Live.
“In this case, it is unfortunate that the buyer’s representatives did not identify this proposal during their due diligence review.”
Finally, they extended their best wishes to Ms. Fabiola as she seeks a satisfactory resolution with her representatives.
