What things to look out for in a 1920s end of terrace property

rammster

sorry I dont as the property came off right move about 1 week ago upon my request.
But I am really thankful for all the help I am getting

ginger_nuts

you mentioned there was a new roof .
is it similar to the other roofs in the street IE slates or tiles .
I have heard you shouldn't replace old slate with modern tiles because the tiles are to heavy .

End houses can have problems with teenagers hanging about ,check it out at different times off the day and night .

do you no how old the double glazing is .
Often any DG guarantee is not transferable to new owners .

thesaint

Slightly off topic I know, but a house built in 1920 would not be Victorian would it?

lianne1978

thesaint wrote:

Slightly off topic I know, but a house built in 1920 would not be Victorian would it?

No she died in 1901. Sorry couldn't resist!

Snow_Dog

I think its based more on style of housing rather than whether the monarch was still breathing at the time the house was built.:D

rammster

Guys I dont have a clue. All I know is that the house is 1920s .
Ever since I have let the estate agent know that I am not so sure about buying this property , he has made viewings even more difficult. Like my next one is on Monday 1530 , while I asked for it on wednesday last week(nobody living in property), guess I am getting the FTB jitters, but before it used to be a call 1 hour before I wanted to view the property, and we would go and see it. (the property is empty) It isnt the case now.

Meanwhile I am going to get a letting agency and windows / conservatory guy to come with me on the next viewing. that way I get a professional opinion, without putting in my money.

It is nearing about 1 week since offer has been accepted , my financial adviser says not to instruct solicitor or surveyor till I am really serious about buying the property.

One of my friends who lives in a spacious 1970s accomodation (3 bedroom + drive + garden)but in a bad area (drug estate literally) said that he found this property very impractical.

Going by the threads of this forum , its better to buy a rubbish house in a good area , then to buy a good house in a rubbish area.

I think I will stick to that and pray to God that I can put a bathroom in the room measuring 15'3 x 10 (4.65X3.05) - the master bedroom. the other bedroom is 7'6 X 9'2 (2.29X2.8m) . Both rooms have built in wardrobes.
I asked a handyman and he said , think at least 2500-3000 £. (just get a commode and shower cubicle there)

Mutton_Geoff

rammster, for a beginner, you've hit the nail on the head. The worst house in the best street is always a much better option that the converse.

Your price can only improve, the best house in the worst road has already peaked.

Good luck.