why can't I sell my house?

BobProperty

mystic_trev wrote:

I think they really ought to advertise on a better website.

http://homepages.tesco.net/b.powroznik/

Yes- It's Bruno again!!!!!

Oh you have to laugh don't you? Full employment Average house price will be £330,000 by 2025 - starting from nearly £200,000 that's hardly an earthshattering return (and no I can't be bothered to work it out properly, it's about 2% isn't it?)

lynzpower

what Bruno is selling the house in Romford??

mystic_trev

lynzpower wrote:

I think it looks nice, althugh Id never have purple in a bedroom as it blocks sexual energies

Oh buggger I was going to pay you a vist in my purple crushed velvet suit! Are you OK with pastel beige?

lynzpower

mystic_trev wrote:

Oh buggger I was going to pay you a vist in my purple crushed velvet suit! Are you OK with pastel beige?

Im a married woman thanking you.

only if you bring an umbrella BOOM BOOM

Debt_Free_Chick

lynzpower wrote:

I wouldnt say so for greater london. On my road theres a recylcing centre and a bus depot. On my mates road a few streets away theres a massive cooling tower and a scrap yard. This is what you get when you live cheek-by-jowl, those who live in greater london do expect some sort of "blight" that people in other parts of the country ( eg my parents in Cheshire) simply wouldnt accept.

An excellent point - one I've wanted to make for some time, but couldn't find the right words

Every single property in the Country involves a compromise of some description.

Clearly, plenty of people are willing to live in that (or a similar) location as very many already do!

And this one

advent1122 wrote:

You must remember buyers cant see past these things

is also surprisingly true.

It used to be that you bought a property according to the previous owners choices and then changed it to suit your own. Now .... everyone seems to expect a property to come with a standard spec of decor. I'll be in real trouble if ever I sell my property as it certainly doesn't meet the stereotype that is often described here

Guy_Montag

Debt_Free_Chick wrote:

It used to be that you bought a property according to the previous owners choices and then changed it to suit your own. Now .... everyone seems to expect a property to come with a standard spec of decor. I'll be in real trouble if ever I sell my property as it certainly doesn't meet the stereotype that is often described here

I would rather buy a cheaper place with bright orange, floral print, wallpaper which I could then fit out in my taste than buy some hideous property ladder knock-off that some one is trying to sell for 20k more.

barnaby-bear

Debt_Free_Chick wrote:

An excellent point - one I've wanted to make for some time, but couldn't find the right words

Every single property in the Country involves a compromise of some description.

Clearly, plenty of people are willing to live in that (or a similar) location as very many already do!

But *nobody* has *ever* paid *that much* to live in a semi in that location, people compromise on location if the price was low enough.

What makes this house worth more than any other in the road (including the detached houses - none have gone for as much either)?

The decor is live-able but in need of refurbishing...
The garden smaller than next door...
Lack of dining room/area for a table in the kitchen...

aderbyshirelad

Guy_Montag wrote:

I would rather buy a cheaper place with bright orange, floral print, wallpaper which I could then fit out in my taste than buy some hideous property ladder knock-off that some one is trying to sell for 20k more.

Careful now. We've only just got rid of the very bright orange walls in the place we just bought. It only took 5 coats:mad: .

In fact, it was so orange that we thought all the woodwork was cream - it turned out to be peach! But, it did help us "gently" negotiate the price.

Our new neighbour paid more than 10% more for her place and thought she got a bargain (exactly the same Victorian terrace). Saw the place a couple of days ago for the first time and although decor is neutral it needs re-doing from top to bottom due to wear and tear from previous owners cats:rolleyes: .

Debt_Free_Chick

barnaby-bear wrote:

But *nobody* has *ever* paid *that much* to live in a semi in that location, people compromise on location if the price was low enough.

Fair point - I only commented on the feedback re the location and conveniently "ignored" the price issue

Slapped wrists (for me) for going slightly OT and not sticking to the OP's question

daveb975

lynzpower wrote:

I wouldnt say so for greater london. On my road theres a recylcing centre and a bus depot. On my mates road a few streets away theres a massive cooling tower and a scrap yard. This is what you get when you live cheek-by-jowl, those who live in greater london do expect some sort of "blight" that people in other parts of the country ( eg my parents in Cheshire) simply wouldnt accept.

now go to your room with no tea

I can see where you are coming from, but don't forget that this house is way above the ceiling price for the area. It needs a bit of work, and is closer to a sewage works, industrial estate AND the A12 than it is a railway station or town centre.

If you live in the city itself, there will always be compromises like this. If you live in the suburbs (where this house is) you would expect it to be like anywhere else, except maybe a bit less green space and a few more amenities.