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Charming or run a mile, how much to fix up?
concrete_kid
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I'm after some advice / opinions really. I've seen a house that I really like the look of and I like the area. I can't link to it but it's in Thorneycroft Road, Wavertree, Liverpool and is on for 95k (there is only a few on right move for sale - it's the 'old fashioned' one)
What I'm wondering is how easy (or difficult) this would be to bring up to a decent standard (not top end, just comfortable and how much it would cost ballpark? For example I have quite eclectic (eccentric?) taste and would be happy to just clean, paint and refloor the bathroom if everything was working, I like it's quirky old fashioned feel.
However I'd want a new kitchen, new flooring, maybe add more radiators. Possibly rewire although I've not viewed it just presume that it would be needed.
Is this a reasonable project for an enthusiastic DIY'er with help from professionals. I would be doing it to live in and not for resale, what are your thoughts - is it one for the professionals?
What I'm wondering is how easy (or difficult) this would be to bring up to a decent standard (not top end, just comfortable and how much it would cost ballpark? For example I have quite eclectic (eccentric?) taste and would be happy to just clean, paint and refloor the bathroom if everything was working, I like it's quirky old fashioned feel.
However I'd want a new kitchen, new flooring, maybe add more radiators. Possibly rewire although I've not viewed it just presume that it would be needed.
Is this a reasonable project for an enthusiastic DIY'er with help from professionals. I would be doing it to live in and not for resale, what are your thoughts - is it one for the professionals?
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Hi there, not sure what your total budget is and don't really know house prices in Liverpool, but I have checked and it looks like a nice place that you can really put your stamp on. People don't normally like to buy 'old fashioned houses' because they think they'd have to spend lots of money on. I think often modern properties only look good on the surface and when you buy them, you only discover hidden issues.
Looking at the advert, it seems your main issue might be heating/plumbing that would need updating. I can see mould on the kitchen walls. My guess would be to prepare for up to 20-25k for all the works that might need doing, including rewiring. Homebuyers survey should help.
The house you want to buy seems to have a lot of potential for the future, with the 3 floors as well as 3 good size bedrooms and a big bathroom.
Negotiate on the sale price (start your offer at 86k and go from there), as asking price is usually more than the seller expects to get. However consider they might not agree to sell for less.
If your budget allows for plus 20k for renovations, then go for it. If you buy it, get at least 3 different quotes for all the works. I have just bought a flat in London and noticed there are big differences between quotes in general. Try and do as much as you can on you own or ask friends if they know of tradesmen, as that helps a lot with saving on works in the house.
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Go and view it. I really don't understand when people say they 'are thinking of buying' and they haven't even viewed. Having viewed very many houses which looked perfect but were nowhere near once viewed, I think you need to see it for yourself. Then you will have much more info and will be able to ask for more helpful advice.
You may well fall in love with it and decide that it is the one for you if you can afford to do it up. OTOH you could view it and hate it and then you don't need to waste time and energy thinking about all the work, looking up possible quotes etc. Been, done that. Go and view it and I hope you do fall in love with a good house for you.Father Ted: Now concentrate this time, Dougal. These
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Oops. Sorry. I was just looking for the link on rightmove but there was no house for that price. Then spotted the OP's date. Wonder. What they did in the end.Father Ted: Now concentrate this time, Dougal. These
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Thanks for that. I thought the same but couldn't find it!Father Ted: Now concentrate this time, Dougal. These
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TBH I didn't look too hard until I saw the pictures and then I knew for sure as I remembered the bathroom being discussed.Father Ted: Now concentrate this time, Dougal. These
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an enthusiastic DIYer can do pretty much anything. Except re-wire and do gas.Non me fac calcitrare tuum culi0
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Yes, I posted it twice by accident. Thought the first one hadn't posted so wrote another straight after.0
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