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Would you buy a semi-detached Bungalow?

Hi all,
Wondering what advantages or disadvantages would you see about buying a bungalow (3bed semi)?

Please pour in your thoughts..

-Tulipz

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  • I live in a 3 bed semi bungalow, so for me there's been no problem in selling it, had several offers for it. It depends on where you are, and how good a state it's in, not really any down points to be honest. It depends on what you're wanting from a property and if it suits your family, your lifestyle. Plus, no stairs. :)
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  • Pff, no idea.

    I suppose the main things about them include:

    1. No stairs means convenient/safe;
    2. Often quite expensive on a per squ. foot basis compared to houses;
    3. Areas with lots of bungalows tend to have lots of old people living there (see 1.);
    4. Possibly less secure than other types of dwelling - any window you open is a potential access point;
    5. Quite a lot of privacy in your garden since if the whole area is bungalows your neighbours' houses will rarely overlook yours.
    6. etc.

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  • hazyjo
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    Personally, I'd not like to sleep on the ground floor. I like going upstairs to bed, and we like to be able to open windows the bedroom window during the night. Wouldn't feel safe doing that in a bungalow!

    Saying that, if something perfect came up, I would eventually look at it, but it would be a major compromise for me, and I'd have to have exhausted the rest of the market first!

    Jx
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  • Just because it is a bungalow doesn't mean it doesn't have stairs (i.e dormer/conversion).
    Sometimes bed three is the dining room ...
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  • tulipz wrote: »
    Hi all,
    Wondering what advantages or disadvantages would you see about buying a bungalow (3bed semi)?

    Please pour in your thoughts..

    -Tulipz

    Does it suit your current needs?

    Is there room to build an extension if you want to in the future? You can always extend into the loft/add a dormer - some of them are really nice.

    My parents live in a bungalow and say it's much easier to keep warm (being on one level) than their previous house was.

    As you get older (and stairs become a problem) you won't have to move.

    If it's in a decent enough area and you keep it in good condition, I can't see a problem in re-selling. After all, we're an ageing population. Can only see demand for bungalows going one way - UP !!
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