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Jitters!!

nettie1xoxo
nettie1xoxo Posts: 546 Forumite
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in House buying, renting & selling
So a house we quite like the look of has a history that concerns me ..... am I right to be concerned

Been on the Market since May 2018
They bought it in October 2017
Previous owners bought it in 2016

Would you run a mile? I feel like I should, not viewed inside, but pics look great and had a walk around the area and feels fine.
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  • ACG
    ACG Posts: 24,643 Forumite
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    When it was bought in 2016 - why was it sold so soon after?
    Why do the current vendors want to sell up?

    Could be that a builder bought it in 2016, renovated it and sold it on and the people who own it now want to decided to split up and sell up?

    Without knowing more, it is very difficult to say.
    Are any of the other neighbours houses selling regularly?
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  • nettie1xoxo
    nettie1xoxo Posts: 546 Forumite
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    edited 4 November 2018 at 5:08PM
    I'v messaged the estate agent today to ask them. Prior to 2016 the previous owners spent a number of years there. There are a couple of other houses in the cul de sac up for sale.

    https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-73345694.html

    But yes your possible reasons are quite rational - thanks!
  • Davesnave
    Davesnave Posts: 34,741 Forumite
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    Having cut down the huge Scots Pine on their front lawn, the owners have since discovered it had a tree preservation order, so they now plan to do a runner before the council find out. ;)


    (Back garden won't receive much evening sunshine in summer, but of course that may not bother you.)
  • nettie1xoxo
    nettie1xoxo Posts: 546 Forumite
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    Davesnave wrote: »


    (Back garden won't receive much evening sunshine in summer, but of course that may not bother you.)

    Good point thank you - yes that would bother me!!! That might just eliminate the jitters issue!!!
  • Davesnave
    Davesnave Posts: 34,741 Forumite
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    nettie1xoxo wrote: »
    Good point thank you - yes that would bother me!!! That might just eliminate the jitters issue!!!
    Well, I'd check them out, as they look quite substantial and I wouldn't mind betting they have a TPO.
  • Cakeguts
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    It looks to me as if the access is a private road. There may be parking problems where people park on a narrow road and block people out of their drives.
  • Cakeguts
    Cakeguts Posts: 7,627 Forumite
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    You might want to check if you can smell the brewery as well.
  • paddy's_mum
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    I've been Money Tipped!
    The dog food factory smells worse!
  • Mutton_Geoff
    Mutton_Geoff Posts: 4,021 Forumite
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    nettie1xoxo wrote: »
    I'v messaged the estate agent today to ask them.

    I would pick up the phone rather than send a message. They are more likely to be open or let something slip in a face to face or call rather than giving them an opportunity to compose a reply.

    And remember, they act for the vendor, not you.
    Signature on holiday for two weeks
  • csgohan4
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    Check any future building developments
    "It is prudent when shopping for something important, not to limit yourself to Pound land/Estate Agents"

    G_M/ Bowlhead99 RIP
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