Moving Home - Zoopla Hurts!

penguingirl

HJS86 wrote: »

https://m.rightmove.co.uk/quickPage.html;jsessionid=AF315F01FD908DB92C131661D37DAD55?page=8&cc=html5%2Fhomepage.html%3Fpid%3D33428201%26goto%3DRESALE_PROPERTY_DETAILS#details

Let me know what you think

Your link doesn't work for me- but when I clicked on the one on the first page of this thread (hadn't realised this was an oldie) it did work so you might want to swap the link.

edit: this link works for me http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-33428201.html

Caroline73_2

You should have moved your towels and oven gloves, and all the lamps on during the day make me think that your flat must be dark. Why is there a fruit bowl on the hob?

GDB2222

HJS86 wrote: »

https://m.rightmove.co.uk/quickPage.html;jsessionid=AF315F01FD908DB92C131661D37DAD55?page=8&cc=html5%2Fhomepage.html%3Fpid%3D33428201%26goto%3DRESALE_PROPERTY_DETAILS#details

Let me know what you think

I think it's very nicely presented. The kitchen picture maybe doesn't quite do it justice. According to the room measurements, it's 8 ft wide, but I can only see about 5ft of the width. Apart from that it all looks great to me.

Edit: I can't quite see what's hanging down from the cooker hood. I liked the fruit bowl on the hob btw.

Good luck. In the end it's 5% presentation, 90% being in at about the right price, and 5% luck.

HJS86

Caroline73 wrote: »

You should have moved your towels and oven gloves, and all the lamps on during the day make me think that your flat must be dark. Why is there a fruit bowl on the hob?

Hi Caroline

Just thought the room looked a lot brighter and presentable with more lights on. The front of the flat is full of sunshine all the time as it faces the sun, so def not dark in there!

The fruit bowl lives on the hob! lol. Its where we've always kept it!

GB - thanks for your comment, I will try and take a pic from the other side of the kitchen so you can see the area where the fridge is etc.

SuzieSue

HJS86 wrote: »

Hi Caroline

Just thought the room looked a lot brighter and presentable with more lights on. The front of the flat is full of sunshine all the time as it faces the sun, so def not dark in there!

I agree with Caroline that it looks strange that the lights are on especially as it is daytime and I think people will assume that the room is dark.

poppy10_2

Caroline73 wrote: »

You should have moved your towels and oven gloves, and all the lamps on during the day make me think that your flat must be dark.

I wouldn't agree with that, the flat looks lovely and the lamps add to the ambience. I don't see a problem with any of the photos tbh, it's very well presented.

brit1234

This is what a property bee viewer will see:



History

dateevent21 September 2011

• Price changed: from 'Guide Price £75,950' to '£73,950'
• Detailed Description changed: When calling for a viewing please quote ref: MPFS 101498 We are pleased to present this modern ground floor apartment ideal for first time buyers, located within walking distance to Walsall town centre. The estate in which the property is situated is a quiet family friendly area with very little car activity. Local amenities’ are within walking distance which includes a primary school, G.P. train and bus station. The property comprisesHALLWAY, LIVING ROOM, BEDROOM, KITCHEN, BATHROOM, CLOAKROOM AND STORAGE CUPBOARDS.HallwayHaving laminated tiled effect floor covering, electric convector heater, intercom unit, and doors off to;Living room 3.60m x 4.50m (11`11\" x 14`10\")Comprising fully fitted carpet, UPVC double glazed feature window overlooking large lawn at front, electric convector heater, 3 double socket outlets, 2 single socket outlets with sky and free sat Ariel points.Bedroom 3.12m x 3.25m (10`2\" x 10`8\")Having fully fitted carpet, UPVC double glazed window, 3 double socket outlets and electric convector heater.Kitchen 2.41m x 3.05m (8` x 10`)Having a range of wall and base units with post formed work top over, inset stainless steel sink top, space for fridge freezer, plumbing for washing machine, splash back tiles run the whole length of work surface area and linoleum floor covering.Built in cupboardHaving water heater and space for shelving.CloakroomHaving consumer unit and coat hooks for useful storage.Bathroom 1.90m x 1.85m (6`3\" x 6`1\")Comprising high gloss ceramic floor tiles, modern white bathroom suite with mixer shower situated over the bath, UPVC double glazed window, electric towel radiator and shaver charging outlet.ExternalThe property benefits from a secure communal rear garden area enjoying a well maintained lawn and patio; parking is also situated to the rear having a designated bay for each property.

16 July 2011

• Status changed: from 'Available' to 'Not Listed'

26 June 2011

• Price changed: from 'Guide Price £77,950' to 'Guide Price £75,950'
• Title changed: Thornbury Road, Walsall, WS28AE WS2

13 May 2011

• Price changed: from '£79,995' to 'Guide Price £77,950'

02 April 2011

• Initial entry found.

HJS86

Hi there
What's a bee viewer? Sorry am confused, is there a problem?

brit1234

HJS86 wrote: »

Hi there
What's a bee viewer? Sorry am confused, is there a problem?

Property bee is a program which hacks right move and other property sites. It gives the viewer potentially key information on now long listed, changes to price and description.

In brief it gives a buyer key info and potential insight to the sellers state of mind.

http://www.property-bee.com/

Its pretty much essential for buyers these days.

sugarwalsh

Hi, I read your thread yesterday and it has been nagging away at me since!

Firstly - I really feel for you, I think you have been caught in a very rotten situation. You thought you were getting a good deal - which given the prices of the other blocks of flats - you were and then you got done over by who ever built the flats in the first place.

If I were you I would do one or two things - firstly, don't panic! You only want to move to start a family (Stress doesn't helo in theat department!) and you say that wont be for another couple of years. So, you could ride the storm out a little and see how the market is looking in a couple of years?

Secondly, I think the real issue when selling will be that it wont be another couple like your selves who buy. I for one sould not consider an apartment where all the others are owned by a housing agency. I know that is snobby, but I suspect you will find it a problem. I would really follow up on the people who own the other flats - it may pay to wait a while if you are in no rush. Otherwise I suspect it will be landlords who will be considering your home - target them? Try approaching letting agencies, seeing if they know of investors who might be interested?

Thridly, I would pay off my mortgage once you have enough to move put away. You wont earn much interest on savings and paying less on your mortgage seems most senisble.

We sold our own house - it requires lots of promotion, free websites, local paper, facebook, contacting all the people you know and asking them to pass the word on. We did have to take a big hit on the price, but that was just as the recession really started. It hurt, but hey ho, that is the reality. I owned that house for 10 years and bought it for £44000 (!) and sold it for £135000 - see, time can help!

Good luck with your sale - what will be will be and you cna't force things, but you can help them along a little!

Megan
ps - with reference to Zoopla I always check up on properties I'm interested in as a guide price. I know it is not alway accurate, but I do find it just as accurate as the estate agents!