AnnOnnyMouse
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I would personally write him a letter first rather than going to see him, he might be a bit of a recluse and find a visit intrusive, he also quite honestly sounds a bit weird if he is building a bunker in the garden. Just ask him if he would considering leasing all or part of the house to you, and see how or whether he replies, and take it from there. |
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kickbritney
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ASK! The worst he can say is no!
You have nothing to lose, only something to gain. |
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Alex V
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Letter in the letterbox.
I wouldn't approach him. |
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RAIL
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Be careful or you may wind up in his underground bunker. |
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Ernie S
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Hi, my name is ______
and the reason im here is because I live very close to a very beautiful house that i believe is yours, and i have heard that you use it only from time to time. So i was wondering if we could talk about me and my family renting this house or better yet maybe taking care of it for you while you are gone? |
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spring_rain75
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A house unused for that long could have major issues as far as electric, gas, and plumbing go. Just go and say, Excuse me, I was wanting to inquire about the house. Would you ever consider leasing it? Ask how he feels about pets, and children also. It sounds like a gorgeous house!!! Best Wishes. |
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Sarah
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be VERY polite.... |
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Superchic[k] (its a band)
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wow that man is strange idk be nice! He could be a criminal so be careful!!!!!!!! |
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ScorpionSDGuy
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A key word to use is "entertain". As in "Mr. X would you entertain the idea of ........"
Most people will entertain any idea. This question let's him think about it without having immediate pressure to say yes or no to the whole idea. |
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Sue B
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Why dont you write to him or call instead of going face to face. |
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Tallulahjane
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Face to face is the way to go. I wouldnt come out and ask him, like someone said..befriend him. They as time goes on mention that you love the house and would love to take care of it. |
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Dontsign
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think about it from his point of view - identify what the benefits will be to him and work from there - present it as mutually beneficial. |
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ROBERT D
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I would call him. |
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Kimber
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i think its a great idea - good on you for having the guts!! :) tell him you'll restore it to its former glory. be sensitive though, you dont know why he's left it like that |
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spectrumangel64
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go for it, but if he lets you live in it try and get some sort of legal contract to protect you especially if you have to do loads of work to make it habitable |
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Kevin R
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A strange man............................. a strange man.
well if i was you i'd roll up my sleeves and go and see this strange man and ask him whats with his underground bunker.
i would not want to live thier. he's not living thier for a reason.
if he wanted to sell it he would of done a long time ago.
sounds like a house he has grown up in and he will not pass it on to you.
go find another house a nice house. if you havent got enough money i'd bang every penny you got into a stock called 'vernalis' on the stock exchange. ftse small caps. and when their share price rises from 4p a share to 50 p a share in a few years you could make a few hundred thousand. and walla you can afford a nice house modern with guess what
no strange man. |
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tanika971
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Explain that you have fallen in love with his house and that it would be the ideal home to bring up your daughter in it, if he knows that you love it he might realise that having a family in the house will be a benefit as he will also get an income from the rent. good luck tomm |
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Sliteofhand
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Honesty is the best policy. Just be upfront with him and tell him what you said here.
What need make something up? |
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cammfow
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Take your hubby along and also take the estate agent(if there is one) and maybe you should ask the Special branch to watch the place as you think there may be something dodgy going on...
Remember that German Guy........................................ |
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JOHN R
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just be cheeky like us scousers an ask him out right, no use beating behind th bush doll. |
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slaarwalhz
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Knock on the door and when he answers say "Hello are you Mr. Whatever? Well I am (insert name here), I live in a flat next door to your Georgian Home on (insert street here). And explain the size of your family, and how you want to rent out the house because it would be a better fit for your family. And talk from there. GOOD LUCK!! |
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Arctic Pheonix
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Is he selling the house.
Say I heard you was putting up an offer for a house.
Snow Man |
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dridzy
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You have to befriend him first |
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