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ex council semidetached vs private terraced
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Should I go for an ex council semi detached (built in 1930s) freehold - asking price £115k or end terraced private property (built in 1910-1920), leasehold - asking price £145k. The terraced house is about 20m sqr larger. Both in same area, most council houses are private owned. Which one would you go for?
I haven't put any offer in for the end terraced but I put offer of £110k in for the ex council semidetached n it got accepted but in less than a week after my offer was accepted, the vendor pulled out of sale and now its back on the market. Initially I was planning to buy a new build and paid £500, the vendor wouldn't want to reduce an extra £500. Ive put an offer for £110k now as I was worried I might missed an opportunity. It hasnt been accepted yet though
I haven't put any offer in for the end terraced but I put offer of £110k in for the ex council semidetached n it got accepted but in less than a week after my offer was accepted, the vendor pulled out of sale and now its back on the market. Initially I was planning to buy a new build and paid £500, the vendor wouldn't want to reduce an extra £500. Ive put an offer for £110k now as I was worried I might missed an opportunity. It hasnt been accepted yet though
which one would you go for? 9 votes
ex council 3br semi detached - freehold - £110K Smaller
66%
6 votes
terrace private 3br - leasehold - £145k larger
33%
3 votes
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