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How to find a renovation project
jc2010
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I'm looking to buy a renovation project in South West London and am finding it difficult. I've bought houses that needed lots of work each time I've moved and would like to do the same again, but it seems to be so much more difficult to find them than it used to be. I've trawled the local estate agents with no luck so far. Can anyone offer any suggestions?
I'm thinking about property auctions but I've heard renovation projects sell for the market value or higher these days (thanks Sarah Beeney!).
I'm also considering subscribing to the "renovate alerts" on ukpad.com but this is £20 a month and I've a sneaky suspicion it may not bear fruit. Is there anyone out there who has used this service or can point me towards a similar website that is worthwhile?
I'm thinking about property auctions but I've heard renovation projects sell for the market value or higher these days (thanks Sarah Beeney!).
I'm also considering subscribing to the "renovate alerts" on ukpad.com but this is £20 a month and I've a sneaky suspicion it may not bear fruit. Is there anyone out there who has used this service or can point me towards a similar website that is worthwhile?
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We've been looking for a year now - not with intention of making a profit - just our next home, that we can make it the way we want.
Everything has been 'improved', so the owners want to get their money back & a profit, too.
We'd be happy to pay more for something unspoilt - but haven't found it yet!!
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VB, just in the few weeks I've been looking, it is clear that the market has changed. There are fewer properties available and they are often as expensive as those in far better condition. Have you (or anyone else) tried any of the "renovation alerts" websites?
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same hear. did 4 last year, now all dried up. blame sarah ( love her really! ) only way now is to bribe agents.0
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does bribery work well?0
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Col.Mastard wrote: »Whereabouts in SW London?
SW19 perhaps?
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/cash/story/0,,2109863,00.html
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