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Recently sold a property of slightly less value which went on the market in October, estate agent advised putting it at £10k more than they expected it to go for. We had one offer £25k below within the week which we declined, a day later offer for the £10k below from someone else which we accepted. A lot depends on the position of the buyer ...The most desirable places to live are in the villages. Certainly not in central Chesham, except in the old part around Germain Steeet. Chesham is wholly different to Amersham. Amersham on the Hill is Metroland. Built around the station. It’s a popular place to live and has some sought after primary schools.Our current sink is the most practical we've had - 1.5 undermount stainless steel (and silestone quartz worktop). Its easy to maintain and clean and stuff doesn't break if you drop it in. Worst was a black speckled composite one that was a total nightmare to keep clean. Constantly looked white from the limescale.Jun 16, 2022 · Bookmark. hamdden12 · 17/06/2022 21:45. I've had 3 valuations over the past two weeks and they all say exactly the same, the market is slowing due to the threat of recession and the interest rates. Luckily it makes no difference to me because if my house is worth less now so will the one I'll be buying. Quote. Report. Bookmark. Karmatime · 13/11/2023 13:09. If it’s next door and a one bed I’d do it myself and just buy limescale remover (the HD one is good) and oven cleaner. There is no expectation or requirement to professionally clean for …

Oct 6, 2023 ... Mine would be as follows: No Tree Preservation Orders or big trees in garden or neighbouring gardens which might block out light. Lots of lovely ...Approx cost to fit? Ballpark of £1K per kWp installed for a basic system. More if you need optimisers/get a battery/want big brand panels/have a complicated roof. We had 3.9kWp installed in December with optimisers on each panel and a 5.2kWh battery. £8,140.

Anonymoususer11 · 16/01/2024 18:00. We have been attempting to rent a property for several months, (almost 6 months now) attending multiple viewings. Despite finding suitable properties and promptly submitting offers, they were not accepted. In some instances, we were the first to offer with no competing viewings, only to not hear back and ...

Feel gutted, have we paid too much.... 74 replies. Shandysue · 21/10/2021 21:03. Hi MNs, reaching out at a wobbly time, looking for some perspective. It concerns a house that was listed originally at 475,000. A year on the market, it slipped down to 425,00 so we viewed it. Loved it, didn't offer at all though still that bit too much.Feb 16, 2024 ... It been due to the fact that people have made really big offers which have been accepted - literally 60/70k over asking and then the buyers have ...Had been on the market for a few months at the time but felt it was too overpriced for the location and some other minor issues that brought the price down. The EA told us the vendor refused to consider less than £1m. During the covid house boom the vendor was told his house is worth £1m so he won’t go below £1m.SpidersAreShitheads · 21/01/2024 10:40. They give you a price which is significantly below market value - but that's before the survey. We didn't go any further as we thought the reason they offered so low was to avoid getting a survey done but that's not the case.

Jan 21, 2021 · Look at the Heatons - SK4 area. With your budget you could get a house in Heaton Mersey/Chapel - great local primary and secondary schools and lovely area. Only 30 mins to Central Manchester. Didsbury is lovely but more expensive so I'm not sure you'd get 4 beds for £500K.

Ignoring individual areas, what would you say is an acceptable % decrease to offer on a property in the current climate? Having a look through Rightmove with a browser that shows me length of time for each property on the market, and the different price reductions, it seems the vast majority have been on over 2 months with asking prices …

Retirement property won't sell. I have a friend whose father bought a 1-bed flat in a nice retirement village in a rural area in 2004. There's a restaurant on site and quite a lively social scene. The father paid £95k for it in 2004 and was happy there. He had to go into nursing care two years ago and died not long afterwards.Jan 6, 2024 ... There is a ceiling price to all properties. No matter how much you do it isn't realistic for them to go above a certain limit. You have to take ...Stuff pretty much going back in same place just moving taps and waste feed for bath. Removing all tiles (was fully tiled) and half tiling and plastering. Building false wall for toilet. Vinyl flooring. Decorating. £5.3 was labour. £2.1 ish bathroom fittings. Then £400 I think k for paint flooring and tiles.When it comes to researching properties, satellite images can be a valuable tool. Satellite images provide a bird’s eye view of a property and can help you get a better understandi...It’s perfect for us as well situated in a popular, upmarket area that attracts good rentals (£1750 pw in summer). We don’t actively market it though as we have plenty of friends and family who use it. The annual cost of it is about £8000 (including the tourist licences which were brought in last year).

Between the last two censuses, the average (median) age of Eastbourne increased by two years, from 43 to 45 years of age.This area had a higher average (median) age than the South East as a whole in 2021 (41 years) and a higher average (median) age than England (40 years). The number of people aged 65 to 74 years rose by just over …Jun 16, 2022 · Bookmark. hamdden12 · 17/06/2022 21:45. I've had 3 valuations over the past two weeks and they all say exactly the same, the market is slowing due to the threat of recession and the interest rates. Luckily it makes no difference to me because if my house is worth less now so will the one I'll be buying. Quote. Mar 1, 2023 ... This time round it's largely interest rates returning to normal which is causing the downturn. If you need a mortgage to buy - as most FTBs and ...Oct 16, 2023 ... Obviously the seller is entitled to list and sell the property at whatever price they want, but what on earth are they thinking?!. The house was ...Be prepared to spend a lot on extras when you move in. Light fittings are usually just bare bulbs, and there are no curtain rails, blind fittings etc. Allow time on moving day to put curtains/blinds up in the bedrooms you will use. There will be 'snags'. Make sure you report anything to the builder asap.Join the conversation on various housing, property and DIY topics, from materials prices to council bankruptcies. Read the latest posts from KievLoverTwo and …We are not afraid to do some work on the property if the price is in the region of 250-265k. We have seen a couple of properties where the work would be quite extensive, but only cosmetic (unless a survey would turn up hidden nasties) + kitchen and bathroom, and our budget would allow us to carry up at least kitchen and bathroom …

Dec 7, 2020 · Insurance is more expensive until the underpinning reaches a certain age. You can get normal quotes online once it’s 20 years old but until then there are companies that will search the best deal via specialist insurance. A lot of people take over the existing insurance from the vendor.

caringcarer · 09/05/2023 13:59. Your friend needs to be extremely cautious. If you buy a property with a tenant on a rolling tenancy as Section 21 is coming to an end and unless the tenant is behind with the rent or causing a social nuisance in …Duffield is a large village and Belper is a small market town with a great high street. Both have easy access to the Peak District and good rail links. Wouldn't worry about the Duffield secondary school's ofsted if your child isn't school age. It was outstanding for a long time and results are excellent.C4tastrophe · 02/03/2023 13:55. @Greenfairydust watch out for ‘modern’ auction which could be minimum of £5k non-refundable fee on top of the purchase price. They list the house generally about 10% less than the reserve price. eg. Listed at 200k, minimum they would accept is 220 + you pay min 5k or worse plus a %.Broxbourne is a lovely place to raise a family. The broxbourne lido is great for days out, you can take a boat ride all the way to Ware and have fish and chips. The are clubs for the kids, tennis club, football and Herts Music centre (within grounds of Broxbourne school) where they teach all sorts of instruments.Dec 8, 2023 ... Just do a normal listing for the lower amount or a “proper” auction. You might also try to deal with the damp if it's getting worse- like ...Estate agent valuation. We live overseas and are considering selling our house in the U.K. (currently rented out) to buy here. Had an estate agent valuation, it’s way below what we thought it might be. The HPI has it at £637k and zoopla etc all £600k and over. EA was 100k plus below that.Feb 11, 2024 ... Most houses have been on for months. A couple were "sold" but came back on market. Few have sold (but they are super nice and were still reduced) .....If you own property, it’s important to know how much it’s worth. Each year, you have to pay taxes based on an assessment of the property value. Understanding how property assessors...

HarrowToCroydon · 01/06/2021 15:00. We are thinking of locating to Croydon from Harrow. At first glance Croydon seems more affordable than Harrow. Our budget is around 500k to 575k and happy to do up a house but space is key. The train connections to London from East Croydon are part of the consideration and Croydon feels greener than Harrow.

It went to closing and sold for £271k odds. Another identical house came on recently and it sold after a few weeks for £260k. So not the same madness but still sold pretty quick and a slight reduction in price but not much. These same houses were selling for £220K before the madness started.

Buxton is nice, with its own micro climate, but more cut off. Anywhere in the Peaks is expensive, and it isn't simple to buy property everywhere if you are an outsider. Lived in Bakewell for a while and loved it but it has got a lot busier since. Try visiting a few different places, and rent before you commit to buy.I thought I’d start a thread for those of us who have just moved and are overwhelmed by what needs to be done. I know I’m expecting too much but I can’t help it. last week I moved house to a different part of the country. The house isn’t a fixer-up, more of a doer-up. The kitchen is a homage to the eighties, the en-suite is very tired ...Folkestone tell me all. 13 replies. Fely06 · 22/02/2023 09:12. Hello , I would like finally to relocate to Folkestone ( despite some negative comments about the town) . Saw a 2bed house in Church Road and keen to make an offer ..Seen some east parts , but not so impressed with it.. Would like to know how the area looks like around Church …Although Marple Bridge is lovely and is the obvious choice for prime location, just be aware that the Bridge area was affected by the flooding we've had over the last 2 years, so look carefully at flood risks for specific houses you're interested in and ask questions about any flooding history. Quote. Thanks.You need to start by finding the legal agreement (financial settlement) from when your parents divorced. If your Mum was supposed to become the legal owner as part of the agreement this should have been recorded with Land Registry. Legally if your Dad is on the Land Register with no restrictions he is the legal owner.Reasons for Bristol are: friends, proximity to nature while still being in a city. We have a decent budget, but can’t quite decide on where to narrow our search. We want someone “nice”, but concerned that the likes of Clifton, Westbury on Trym, Redlands etc may be a bit of a bubble.Feb 16, 2024 ... Lots of properties coming on to market (London)! ... It's been quite a roller coaster ride, with crazy rate increases (ours went from 3% to 6% to ...Jun 6, 2023 ... Definitely smells and general cleanliness. Being overlooked, or squashed in with tall buildings around. I need the outlook to be nice and open.Are you in the market for a new home? With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to find the perfect property that fits your budget. Luckily, there are tools like Right...

Dec 6, 2020 ... Must have: Separate living room which is a no toy zone. Play room next to the kitchen. Simple and secure garden for playing in. ... Space for a ...Feb 12, 2023 · We are looking to buy a home in South East London suitable for couple with 1 toddler for next 4-5 years. We have seen a few properties we like, but don't know how neighbourhoods compare: SE13 6 / SE6 4: in between Ladywell & Hither Green, south of Lewisham Park / Lewisham Hospital, north of Catford. SE19 2: Crystal Palace (Anerley end of hill) Carpet fitters have always moved the big furniture to one side of the room, laid the clear side, lifted the furniture over onto the new carpet, laid the other side, then put the furniture back in its original position. Yes it's a faff, but much less than taking a kingsize bed and mattress down two flights of stairs, and they do it all the time.Instagram:https://instagram. autotrader yukon denaliwaxwing drdesert of the maghreb crossword clueskipthegames nola Jun 6, 2023 ... Definitely smells and general cleanliness. Being overlooked, or squashed in with tall buildings around. I need the outlook to be nice and open.Jan 21, 2021 · Look at the Heatons - SK4 area. With your budget you could get a house in Heaton Mersey/Chapel - great local primary and secondary schools and lovely area. Only 30 mins to Central Manchester. Didsbury is lovely but more expensive so I'm not sure you'd get 4 beds for £500K. gif hmmtexas state football bracket RM2013 · 16/05/2023 17:55. It’s an awful thing to happen. We had a buyer that pulled out without giving a reason last year and the vendor of the house we were buying wasn’t prepared to wait and immediately put the house straight back on the market 😢. fortunately we had a viewing and another offer within 24hrs and the sale went through ...Local Talk. Local. Work. Retirement. Work. For Sale / Wanted. The full list of Mumsnet talk forums. Find your favourite haunts or discover a new place to chat. electric lawn mowers lowes We have a large detached 5 bed, 3 en-suite house that we have had from new. It faces into open country wide. The estate is small and is comprised of only 3 cul de sacs. We have a private garden and only one house has one window that would be able to see into the garden. It’s deathly quiet here and we love it.Jan 23, 2024 ... Receiving a draft contract can happen relatively early in the process and isn't necessarily indicative that they won't commission a survey.Find a print with colours that reference colours on cushions or curtains. Clear out clutter in the bookshelf. Play "household chess" in the living room with the family by trying out the furniture in different positions. It can make a big difference not to have all the furniture up against the walls.