I thought the old house was quite nice actually, from what I seen of it at the time. But they didn't look after it at all (their usual 'easy come easy go' mentality?) and it looks a right state now. I know they don't live there anymore, but if they own it and are putting it on the market, they should still take responsibility and make sure it's in decent nick, especially with the cost of the rent! But then again, they can barely take responsibility for their own home, so that's out of the question