Thanks for the suggestions, guys, but fortunately the original tiler is back in the frame and what a difference. Discovered more crap tiling that the original 'I've tiled for Hilton hotels' tiler did. Bit hacked off with my builder TBH as it's known that the original tiler (who is a very good plasterer) had been kicked off some tiling jobs in the past. But we are were we are. Just hope LOML won't notice them.
So where are we ? Up the proverbial without a paddle. Next Thursday the first tranche of removal items from the rental to the house takes place. Then on Dec 28th we move the rest to the house and we are committed.
Do I have any painted rooms ? Nope.
Do I have a functioning bathroom or en-suite ? Nope
Do I have a functioning kitchen ? Nope
Is the house finally clean of builders dust and detritus ? Nope
So....no pressure then
If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door.