Any opinions on why my flat isn't selling?

quantic

I personally wouldn't buy a flat/house that didn't have space for a dining table, even a small one.

Leaseholder49

Running_Horse wrote: »

Tables are the centre of family life.

In a family house, yes. Probably not so much in a 2-bed flat.

puddy

PasturesNew wrote: »

I can't believe so many people are hung on on whether there's a table. I've never owned a table - and never plan to. Tables lead to trouble .... they take up space, are rarely used, can collect clutter - and then there's this overwhelming desire to spend MORE money for table stuff... before you know it you need placemats and serving dishes and posher plates and better cutlery and napkin holders and name holders and a centrepiece, possibly a vase which will then need fresh flowers.... then, when you plonk your 4rse on the sofa you spot it needs dusting.

Tables are evil.

totally agree, i cant believ the nitpickers on here

this is a 2 bed flat people, they rarely have a separate dining room or a huge lounge unless you're lucky enough to have a lovely georgian or victorian conversion

this flat is absolutely gorgeous but probably over priced (although i havent checked)

i agree with NDG and its simply needing leaselength and cost

quantic

The only reason people are nitpicking is because there is very little at fault with the flat, so its difficult to pick anything substancial

de1amo

personally i wouldnt look at buying a leasehold flat--can you buy the freehold as a block?-if not lenght of lease is crucial!--outgoings are crucial--a flat in my block wouldnt sell because the agent put a blank 1400pa fee down-- it didnt say it included water and sewerage--and a great long list of extras like window cleaners and a sinking fund--if the price is right and details of the flat support the price it will sell!!
Have you tried sending a secret shopper into the agents to see how they are marketing it--it might be gathering dust while properties newer to the market get pushed!
i cant gauge from the details any idea of the floor area--the deeds must give some actual over-all size --where i live abroad things sell per metre and i am sure that is how agents price things in the uk??

hazyjo

de1amo wrote: »

personally i wouldnt look at buying a leasehold flat--can you buy the freehold as a block?

Most flats are leasehold! I don't think anyone would be expecting to buy a freehold flat, or to buy the freehold over everyone else's flats in the block...

Jx

poppysarah

tattyuk75 wrote: »

quantic wrote: »

The only reason people are nitpicking is because there is very little at fault with the flat, so its difficult to pick anything substancial

price....

If the flat is ok it's the only option no what's wrong...

Caroline73_2

I don't think anyone is nitpicking - the OP asked for reasons why the flat isn't selling and we gave suggestions. on my earlier post I commented how I didn't like the lounge/kitchen. That's my personal preference and a reason why I wouldn't be interested in that flat. When I bought my house I was looking at terraces and my main stipulation was that the bathroom was upstairs, it ruled out about 50% of the terraces but it was a huge factor for me.

But as Poppysarah says - price is the only factor that it is important.

kegg_2

For a 2 bedroom flat i would be put off by the size of the lounge as it looks like you can only get a 2 seater settee in there.
OK if you live alone or with a partner you are joiined at the hip with but no way if you have a young family, want to invite guests around or dont want to spend your tv time squashed on a 2 seater with your oh.

bristol_pilot

I wouldn't buy a flat that didn't have room for a table. I wouldn't expect a separate dining room, but either the kitchen or living room would have to be big enough to get a table in.

Having the kitchen and living room area in the same room is a definite no-no - can't hear the telly with the washing machine going.

A second bathroom is an unnecessary frippery in a 2-bed flat IMO, except at the luxury end of the market.

Room sizes and management fee / ground rent definitely need stating.

If the typical salary is £20k in your area then I agree that the flat is over-priced. £75k would be nearer the mark.