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Advice when offering on a house that is new to the market

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  • Argghhh
    Argghhh Posts: 352 Forumite
    most houses are bare canvas when you buy them and move in so carpets/decoration are a standard outlay in my opinion
  • At the end of the day you have to do what's best for you

    If you really want it and can see yourself living there for a long time what's £5k.... £30 a month

    But if you are the type to want the best price can wait around etc you can chance your luck
  • Go for it😄. I viewed a place the same day it came on to market, had a 2nd viewing in afternoon then made an offer...li knew it would get snapped up. It was a Friday and after a weekend of waiting offer accepted on Monday and was £5k under. Good luck.
  • Loopy28
    Loopy28 Posts: 463 Forumite
    Thanks, we have booked another viewing at the weekend to have a fresh look.

    Hubby likes another house we have seen for about 12k more. It is much smaller (75 sqm compared to 105 sqm in the one I like) but it is detached and has a bigger garden. Again it needs whole new decor and the bedrooms are quite small.

    I do like the idea of a detached house but it is whether I want the space or the luxury of no adjoining houses...
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