What things would seriously put you off buying a property?

marmitepotato

iB1 wrote: »

Out of interest, what do people not like about being close to a cemetery? Is it the thought of lots of dead bodies? The eerie-ness?

It wouldn't bother me, I'm sure it would be very peaceful.

Ellie007

We have a cemetery at the bottom of the garden. You can't see it as we have lovely big trees all along the fenceline. It is extremely quiet and we know that no-one will ever build some grotty new estate next to us!

kkgree1

I think parking would be the biggest concern for me, followed by noise (whether that be traffic, neighbours or whatever!).

I'm another person with a north facing garden though it is 100ft long and we don't have any many issues with it. If anything, I prefer when the sun comes round at 4pm as then we can sit out all evening and bask in the sunshine.

Another thing to consider is conversatories as our north facing one is cold in the winter but warm in the summer. However, I'd never have a south facing conversatory as it must be like a sauna!

Davesnave

kkgree1 wrote: »

However, I'd never have a south facing conversatory as it must be like a sauna!

Yes, solar gain, very useful in winter so long as not coupled with an old Aga.

It's not unknown for us to have both conservatory doors open in February to let the heat out of the house! :rotfl:

Both conservatory and Aga are on the scrappage list.

Better_Days

haras_nosirrah wrote: »

Buying a house with tenants in it would put me off

Just in case they refuse to move

Looked at a property recently that had a tenant (family) in the main part and another tenant in the annex (chap on his own - and it showed, grungy is being generous:eek:) Oh says the EA 'the family has been served notice but the chap on his own is happy to stay in the annex if you like':rotfl:So the prospect of vacant possesion appears somewhat remote.

LondonDreamer

iB1 wrote: »

Out of interest, what do people not like about being close to a cemetery? Is it the thought of lots of dead bodies? The eerie-ness?

Don't know about anyone else, but for me it's actually a parking/traffic issue. I live near one now and you can barely get out on to the main road on holidays (e.g. like yesterday due to Father's Day) because of the number of people going to visit graves. It's a large and still active cemetary though, I don't think a small old one would bother me.

I think most of mine have been listed, but here goes...

Shared or leased anything
Listed buildings, just don't want the hassle no matter how beautiful
Anything mid-terrace unless it didn't have that closed in feeling
No windows in the bathroom (so common in new builds!) except for maybe a downstairs loo
Front door opening into reception unless it was large enough that I could create a hallway
Small or badly placed kitchen or bathroom unless there was scope to move/extend
Any part of the house feeling too overlooked, particularly the garden
Overly shaded garden (whatever orientation - most my north facing garden is quite sunny)
Low and/or lattice fences between properties unless the neighbours would have no objections to proper fencing
A project - I don't mind decor being a little dated or not quite to our taste, but it needs to be livable for at least the short term
Master bedroom in the loft, unless there was a large bedroom on the first floor which could be used instead
Exposed beams! Seriously, I hate them. Especially when coupled with low ceilings, which is another no.
House too close to the road/pavement. Where we live now only has a wheelie bin width to our front wall which drives me crazy.
No side access to garden, mainly to hide bins behind the gate. Access to/through a garage would be acceptable though.
Rear lane access. I just don't like it, don't want anyone walking behind my house.
Corner plot. I grew up in a corner house, could see right into our garden as you drove up the street.
Open plan kitchen/lounge, unless there was a second separate reception room.
Lack of (decent or otherwise) broadband

ETA: I just realised most of my list is based around privacy. What can I say, my dream house is a decent piece of land (half acre minimum) with the house set in the middle of the plot.

PancakeP

It's interesting that a lot of the things people have listed on their No-No list, are things they are living with in their current property anyway. .

LondonDreamer

PancakeP wrote: »

It's interesting that a lot of the things people have listed on their No-No list, are things they are living with in their current property anyway. .

I think that's how they end up on the list. Certainly the case for me. Add at least one new thing every time I move. :money:

Forgot to mention schools close by on my previous list. Although I instinctly avoid these areas anyway. Don't have children, so not an issue if there's none for miles. In fact, it'd probably be a bonus as it'd be less appealing to the family market so less of them around. No offense families! But the favourite house so far was the one surrounded by retired couples. Nice and quiet.

rrtt

LondonDreamer wrote: »

I think that's how they end up on the list. Certainly the case for me. Add at least one new thing every time I move. :money:

Forgot to mention schools close by on my previous list. Although I instinctly avoid these areas anyway. Don't have children, so not an issue if there's none for miles. In fact, it'd probably be a bonus as it'd be less appealing to the family market so less of them around. No offense families! But the favourite house so far was the one surrounded by retired couples. Nice and quiet.

Probably shouldn't say this, but just because you're over 60 doesn't mean you don't still enjoy a good blast of Genesis, Yes and Dire Straits from time to time think Mick Jagger

kwmlondon

1. Further out of Central London than zone 2.
2. Over £250k.

Hmm. With that list I'm not really going to be able to put many more criteria in really am I?