Townhouses and Parking Spaces.

StevenMarks

I've gone to look at estates before, seen the lack of parking and never bothered viewing the house (look at estate was before booking viewing).

thelem

tuftyclub wrote: »

Anyway I have just discovered next door sold for almost 30k less a few months ago - so I am going off this house. Clearly overpriced

Next door could have been a bargain. It didn't sell for just below a stamp duty threshold did it? Or is there something that makes it worth less - maintenance required, mid-terrace instead of end, no extension/smaller rooms?

xyellowx

dont take the owners word for how many spaces i had 2 houses tell me the car parking area had 2 allocated spaces at the back of the house , my brother lived 100 yards away and parking was purely first come first served if you finished work late you didnt get a space

hazyjo

I just moved from a new-ish townhouse which has 2 spaces and 2 garages. There were still parking issues on the whole estate - double yellows all over the place, and always parking tickets.

I once stopped outside my house to nip inside to get something. Looked out from the first floor window to see a parking fine on the windscreen. You don't see the wardens, they must hide in trees or something!

If most houses have only got one space, it's probably going to be a problem. Especially as many people move in with young families - when these kids grow up, that's even more cars competing for parking spaces!

Jx

dimbo61

2 million new cars sold in the UK this year!!!
Do you think they scrapped 2 million cars this year?
Good year for UK car manufactures but the EU has seen a decline in new cars registered across the rest of Europe.
FROM SMMT
"As 2012 comes to a close, the UK automotive sector can look back and be proud of its achievements through the year. While the economy endured a double-dip, automotive flew the flag for the UK, becoming Europe’s second largest new car market and producing almost 10% more vehicles than it did last year.

Every single day, more than 4,000 new cars roll off UK assembly lines so, if the 80,000-strong Olympic Stadium crowd wanted to drive home in their own GB-built model, it would take just 19 production days. Domestic new car sales are even stronger with more than 5,500 new cars finding homes every day."
That is over 2 million last year.

ruggedtoast

I hate not being able to find a parking space, it fills me with anxiety and fear.

poppysarah

tuftyclub wrote: »

the lady said -technically the deeds say one space, but as it is at the end of the row - you own the entire side of the house, and the space is right beside the house, so technically you can squeeze two cars on.

Unless it is designated as a parking space for you and you alone then it isn't.

The neighbours will see it as fair game and could be the cause of disputes if you assert its yours and it isn't.

What she said is irrelevant if its not marked in the deeds as yours.

sirmosh

ruggedtoast wrote: »

I hate not being able to find a parking space, it fills me with anxiety and fear.

Not having decent parking is one of the worst things when it comes to owning a house. It's such a pointless thing to have to worry about but it does cause a lot of stress.

DRP

ruggedtoast wrote: »

I hate not being able to find a parking space, it fills me with anxiety and fear.

sirmosh wrote: »

Not having decent parking is one of the worst things when it comes to owning a house. It's such a pointless thing to have to worry about but it does cause a lot of stress.

I guess you guys must have had some bad experiences! :rotfl:

I have no real problem where I live finding street parking outside the house - what gets on my wick is when some residents permanently 'claim' curb-space using cones etc


easily removed by a quick trip across the road under cover of darkness ... :cool:

embob74

I lived on a new estate which allocated only 1 or 2 car spaces to each property. We were told that visitors had to park off the estate!
It was an issue as we both worked and needed 2 cars but we were lucky in that the space allocated to us was alongside our garden wall and we could squeeze 2 cars on. Not strictly allowed but nobody complained to us (and they were quick to complain when my mum parked in somebody else's space). I would guess this house has a similar situation in that it may not be strictly allowed but it doesn't get in any other persons way.
People do get weirdly protective about 'their' parking space even if it's not really their space but just the spot they like to park in.

Best thing is to view the estate at different days/times. When everybody is home from work you will see how many cars are about. On our estate people used to park along one road while they played football at the nearby sports field. So definitely wise to check weekend mornings.

thelem wrote: »

Next door could have been a bargain. It didn't sell for just below a stamp duty threshold did it? Or is there something that makes it worth less - maintenance required, mid-terrace instead of end, no extension/smaller rooms?

Perhaps it is selling for a higher price as it has the potential to park 2 cars rather than 1? :rotfl: