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suze012
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We have had our house on the market since Start Sept. We had no viewings. We are in a slight rush as im pregnant and really wanted to move before baby was born. We are in a 2 bed terraced house, bought 2007 for £98,500, since house prices have dropped. Home Report valuation was £85,000 so put it on the market at that price then since reduced ours to £77,995 for a quick sale. Still no interest! 
No other 2 bed houses in our area are selling either, so suspect there are a lack of FTB about just now. Either that or with the help to buy scheme they are going for more expensive houses with their 5% deposits and 20% off the government!!!
There are 4 houses we like, 1, 3 bed detached, garage in need of work, 1 semi, immaculate and another 3 bed detached immaculate but top end of budget and the last a 3 bed semi new build.
We cant get the first 3 as we can't sell ours
So the last option, a new build, was originally on the market at £149,000 very first phase last year, we went to view it just 3 weeks ago after it reduced it price to £129,00 from £139,000. But last minute changed our minds and decided to drop our house price instead of part exchange with them. But as above have had still no interest!!
So last night got an email saying its reduced again to £120,995, so under stamp duty as well.
So go for new build or wait it out.. argh!! New build will be smaller than the first 3 mentioned houses in terms of square foot but has benefits of new build, new kitchen, bathroom, 10 year guarantee etc
I kinda feel I may be going for new build as I am desperate to move for a bigger house. We just can't decide! New house is by Barratt homes, and is cheaper than the 3 bed immaculate detached I mentioned but not cheaper than the other 2.
Any opinions?
No other 2 bed houses in our area are selling either, so suspect there are a lack of FTB about just now. Either that or with the help to buy scheme they are going for more expensive houses with their 5% deposits and 20% off the government!!!There are 4 houses we like, 1, 3 bed detached, garage in need of work, 1 semi, immaculate and another 3 bed detached immaculate but top end of budget and the last a 3 bed semi new build.
We cant get the first 3 as we can't sell ours
So the last option, a new build, was originally on the market at £149,000 very first phase last year, we went to view it just 3 weeks ago after it reduced it price to £129,00 from £139,000. But last minute changed our minds and decided to drop our house price instead of part exchange with them. But as above have had still no interest!!
So last night got an email saying its reduced again to £120,995, so under stamp duty as well.
So go for new build or wait it out.. argh!! New build will be smaller than the first 3 mentioned houses in terms of square foot but has benefits of new build, new kitchen, bathroom, 10 year guarantee etc
I kinda feel I may be going for new build as I am desperate to move for a bigger house. We just can't decide! New house is by Barratt homes, and is cheaper than the 3 bed immaculate detached I mentioned but not cheaper than the other 2.
Any opinions?
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