The "have a look at this!" thread II

BettiePage

StumpyPumpy wrote: »

Fancy buying somewhere in the dead centre of Oporto, Portugal?
"1 bedroom character property"
"The ultimate destination for your family and friends"
"Sleeps 12" :eek:
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/overseas-property/property-32086115.html
:A

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

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00ec25

MoneyMission wrote: »

that is so grim. _pale_

given its Boscombe that does not surprise me in the least, mind you it is supposed to be the emerging hotspot :cool: but how long you'd have to wait is another matter ...

00ec25

its not about what's in the pictures (they are all very [STRIKE]nice[/STRIKE] twee) but more to do with what it is, its price :eek: and the overblown hard sell from the EA trying to persuade you to use their finance package. I especially like the bit about "you can't release equity from this property" so get a loan from us rather than overcommitting your own finances. Great advice :rotfl:

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-40417019.html

vivatifosi

00ec25 wrote: »

its not about what's in the pictures (they are all very [STRIKE]nice[/STRIKE] twee) but more to do with what it is, its price :eek: and the overblown hard sell from the EA trying to persuade you to use their finance package. I especially like the bit about "you can't release equity from this property" so get a loan from us rather than overcommitting your own finances. Great advice :rotfl:

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-40417019.html

Is that the one with a Box Hill address? If so, I've been there (looks familiar). It was very nice (twee though as you say) but they had seriously strict policies about stuff like how often your grandchildren could stay over. Don't think I'd like to live there.

Davesnave

Contessa wrote: »

I spent many a happy day on the beaches and clifftops there. And yes, it was always very hot, sunny with not a cloud in the sky and it never rained. Winters of course were similar only it got dark earlier.
Then I grew up.
Which is why I'm looking in the areas you suggest.

The sea view they show from that property isn't unlike the one from the front of my house, in the sense that the land plunges away steeply to the beach, so what can be seen is the grassed foreground, then some water that's maybe 1/2 mile or more out.

In my case, there's a very picturesque valley instead of the sea. I see the other side of it and the woods & hills beyond, but annoyingly, not down to the river at the bottom or even the fields with cows or sheep in them, close to hand.

People visiting here often comment favourably on the wide view, but they don't realise how important middle distance is. All the best sea views include the beach IMO.

As a young person, I lived high on the edge of Exmoor. Again, there were huge views and skies...sometimes. At this time of year, we could spend day after day in the clouds. As a grumpy teenager, marooned there, I remember swearing that I'd never be stupid enough to buy a house 800' above sea level.

So far so good!

Errata

00ec25 wrote: »

its not about what's in the pictures (they are all very [STRIKE]nice[/STRIKE] twee) but more to do with what it is, its price :eek: and the overblown hard sell from the EA trying to persuade you to use their finance package. I especially like the bit about "you can't release equity from this property" so get a loan from us rather than overcommitting your own finances. Great advice :rotfl:

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-40417019.html

£200k for an overgrown shed? Has the world gone mad :rotfl:

Davesnave

John_Pierpoint wrote: »

Is this a repossession ? A holiday let venture that has gone belly up?

Owner occupiers don't drain off the plumbing system, even in the winter, they leave the heating on very low.

Beside the tape on the taps, the fact that the entire kitchen has been removed is a bit of a give-away.

Someone has done a brilliant job glyphosating the lawn too. :cool:

00ec25

vivatifosi wrote: »

Is that the one with a Box Hill address? .

indeed it is - clear case to support why the TV pundits emphasise the value of location but not forgetting what you are actually buying for your money - as Errata says, it's just a big caravan in a "nice" location

Mozette

StumpyPumpy wrote: »

Fancy buying somewhere in the dead centre of Oporto, Portugal?
"1 bedroom character property"
"The ultimate destination for your family and friends"
"Sleeps 12" :eek:
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/overseas-property/property-32086115.html
:A

It is nice. Bet the neighbours are quiet...:rotfl:

John_Pierpoint

Davesnave wrote: »

All the best sea views include the beach IMO.

Except the one from your "infinity" swimming pool ? When a few rocky outcrops add perspective;)

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-33431974.html
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-40417019.html

Do the terms and conditions include having to sell the caravan home back to the site owner?