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Would you buy next to a bail hostel?

So we found the perfect house, bank agrees to lend us the money. We arrange just one final viewing before we put in an offer..... Open the local paper and there is a story about a bail hostel opening in a quiet little street compelete with a photo showing the road in question with our potential new house, for sale sign and all clearly in the photo. Apparently the hostel has already been there two months and the locals are up in arms. They won't give an exact location for the hostel but its obviously very close to our potential home.
Not really bothered about living next to people on bail but as these are people released on bail with no where to go am worried firstly about any noise or trouble with the house. Plus potential drop in value when we come to sell.
I know they have to go somewhere but would you buy a house next to them? Just wondered anyone have any thoughts or experiences? The chance of the seller getting the full asking price have of course vanished.
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  • missile
    missile Posts: 11,761 Forumite
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    I think you have had a lucky escape, I would not buy it at any price.
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  • queenieplum
    queenieplum Posts: 91 Forumite
    I would rather not buy either, heavens knows what noise/trouble could occur plus of course the house devaluation.
  • zzzLazyDaisy
    zzzLazyDaisy Posts: 12,497 Forumite
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    Nor me! Not a chance!
    I'm a retired employment solicitor. Hopefully some of my comments might be useful, but they are only my opinion and not intended as legal advice.
  • poppysarah
    poppysarah Posts: 11,522 Forumite
    Nope!

    You'll spot it if you visit the area between 6pm-1am on a Friday I'm sure.
  • House_owner
    House_owner Posts: 260 Forumite
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    No, because I would be worried that I couldn't sell it in the future.
  • surreybased
    surreybased Posts: 283 Forumite
    Absolutely not, it's a risk, you have no idea how bad it could be.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 12,492 Forumite
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    no chance. Not even for 1/2 the asking price. Druggies, thieves and much worse
  • Just told hubby about this, both agree what a lucky escape.
  • wessexw
    wessexw Posts: 224 Forumite
    Not a chance in hell - you'll never be able to sell it. Plus you could be at risk yourself living there
  • mrcol1000
    mrcol1000 Posts: 4,795 Forumite
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    Thanks for all your quick responses. We sort of thought that but sometimes you need an outside opinon just so you know your making the right decision.
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