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The house next door

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  • red_devil
    red_devil Posts: 10,793 Forumite
    doyouwantfrieswiththat wrote: »
    True, I know in my area ATM, homes that need refurbed, people are offering 25-30k under asking (and that with a decent price to start with)

    I see. This house needs alot of work.
    :footie:
  • doyouwantfrieswiththat
    doyouwantfrieswiththat Posts: 146 Forumite
    red_devil wrote: »
    I see. This house needs alot of work.

    Just out of interest, how much are houses up for in your area that dont need work?
  • red_devil
    red_devil Posts: 10,793 Forumite
    about one hundred and forty-fifty thousand.
    :footie:
  • red_devil
    red_devil Posts: 10,793 Forumite
    red_devil wrote: »
    about one hundred and forty-fifty thousand.


    just checked as there is one for sale that is up to scratch and its up for £139.950. What do you think. The one next door is 90 and has no central heating, needs new bathroom, kitchen, work in the garden and possibly the roof.
    :footie:
  • motherofstudents
    motherofstudents Posts: 1,358 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    If it is for sale at £90k then people will want to get it for less. I'm guessing that the work needed would cost at least £20 unless it is a builder who buys it so yeah, maybe £90k is about right. It is a very nice hobby house watching. I think I am addicted to Rightmove !
  • red_devil
    red_devil Posts: 10,793 Forumite
    motherofstudents wrote: »
    If it is for sale at £90k then people will want to get it for less. I'm guessing that the work needed would cost at least £20 unless it is a builder who buys it so yeah, maybe £90k is about right. It is a very nice hobby house watching. I think I am addicted to Rightmove !

    its been busy since it went on the market i guess cos its cheap. Houses that dont need work doing can go for ages without interest?
    :footie:
  • c_denise
    c_denise Posts: 40 Forumite
    At £90k, no stamp duty and get to build and re-do the house to your liking. Sounds pretty good provided one is pretty handy at fixing things
  • red_devil
    red_devil Posts: 10,793 Forumite
    Why does an estate agent say to a viewer that a house has only been on the market barely a week when its been nearly 2.

    I heard a viewer ask the agent earlier how long its been on the market and the estate agent didnt state the real truth?

    Its not right really.
    :footie:
  • Running_Horse
    Running_Horse Posts: 11,809 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I am surprised the agent is discussing his customers private affairs with a nosey neighbour.
    Been away for a while.
  • red_devil
    red_devil Posts: 10,793 Forumite
    Running_Horse wrote: »
    I am surprised the agent is discussing his customers private affairs with a nosey neighbour.

    he isnt. I heard him say it to the viewer the front doors are very close together.
    :footie:
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