Can’t sell property

wesleyad

hazyjo wrote: »

Not sure what's 'fact' and what's fiction, but most results from google suggest

I'd agree perception is everything and the pylon is a real problem, but regarding the health side of things, there is no evidence that it can induce health problems. The site you link is selling "EMF studies", there are other sites using the same wording selling magic crystals etc.

Worryingly this is the top site on google:
https://www.safespaceprotection.com/emf-health-risks/emf-health-effects/power-lines/
which sells "geo resonators" and "emf adaprors"

The problem with these things is how the WHO define their categories. Pylons fall into "possible health risk", but all this means is we haven't proved they aren't a health risk (but we assume they are not). Other categories are "probable" (eg bacon) which is not proved either way but it's likely to have some effect, and definite (cigarettes) of which there is no doubt ot the risk.

But all the layman hears is "possible health risk" and understandably gets worried.

ReadingTim

pulliptears wrote: »

Its a lovely house, but to sell it needs to feel less like your home and more a blank canvas. Please don't take any of this personally, it's what I'd do.

Photo 3:
Lose the IKEA unit, it's bringing the room in, also side tables. Declutter most ornaments and on fireplace and things on the shelf.

Photo 4:
Lose unit. Photo is a pointless one really and doesn't add anything. See if EA can retake from a better angle.

Photo 6:
Again, boxes, tables, DVD unit, general clutter. It won't feel like your home but you want to sell so get rid for now!

Photo 9:
Clear the worktop spaces.

Photo 10:
Lose the wastebasket

Photo 12:
Will the bed fit on the back wall to open up the window? Probably not and not a lot you can do about this room I suspect but it makes it look cramped.

Photo 13:
Personally I'd get rid of the pink voile and clear the window space.

Whilst these are all perfectly valid comments to make, the sad fact is that you're not going to find someone who's willing to pay up to twenty grand more than the place is worth just 'cos the photos look nice.

A good price makes up for bad photos - good photos don't make up for a bad price.

AdrianC

Good photos get viewers into the door.

But if the place looks/feels busy in the flesh, then that can put people off once they're in.

Yellow_mango

Reminds me of this https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/6243444/House-for-sale-with-views-of-nuclear-power-station.html

Rosieandjim

Have you looked at any bungalows that maybe have families in looking for a family home. You could look at doing a house exchange.


I have had friends who have done this successfully

Alan2020

I revisited this and looked at the satellite image and price history. Also the wider area, putting myself in the buyers shoes, who may buy this house?
1. A naive buyer (FTB perhaps)
2. A deal hunter
3. Investor

FTB will want everything new and working, so op needs to smarten house up, but area seems depressing. The field is just the back end of a power station. But who knows, they may buy it.

A deal hunter will be looking at price but who knows what.

An investor at ROI, and rent circa £450pcm, allowing voids, you are looking at 5% on £100k and about 10% on £50k

Now no offence to op, if I was an investor minimum I would look at is 7.5% or so. Last sale was at peak of the market, not sure what local prices are. But going by ROI I would pay £80k. So my guess is the price will lie between this and the price OP is asking.

Perhaps OP should consider converting back part as a room or side extension?? Or garden room??

Anyway I am not trying to cause any offence but put myself as a buyer to see where this lies. Photos and stuff make little difference with the poor location issues. You should be careful not to waste money sprucing things up as this may not help. Anyway this is just my view

Cakeguts

Alan2020 wrote: »

I revisited this and looked at the satellite image and price history. Also the wider area, putting myself in the buyers shoes, who may buy this house?
1. A naive buyer (FTB perhaps)
2. A deal hunter
3. Investor

FTB will want everything new and working, so op needs to smarten house up, but area seems depressing. The field is just the back end of a power station. But who knows, they may buy it.

A deal hunter will be looking at price but who knows what.

An investor at ROI, and rent circa £450pcm, allowing voids, you are looking at 5% on £100k and about 10% on £50k

Now no offence to op, if I was an investor minimum I would look at is 7.5% or so. Last sale was at peak of the market, not sure what local prices are. But going by ROI I would pay £80k. So my guess is the price will lie between this and the price OP is asking.

Perhaps OP should consider converting back part as a room or side extension?? Or garden room??

Anyway I am not trying to cause any offence but put myself as a buyer to see where this lies. Photos and stuff make little difference with the poor location issues. You should be careful not to waste money sprucing things up as this may not help. Anyway this is just my view

I hadn't noticed the power station so I had a look and there it is on the otherside of the field.



That doesn't help. So from upstairs you get power station view and on the way to the house you get pylon view.


For a house with views of both a power station and a pylon the price is too high.

davidmcn

Hopefully not too pedantic in pointing out that it's a substation, not a power station (i.e. something actually generating the electricity).

ClaireB44

Thank you great advise. The privacy and view sold this house to us and we’ve been here 12 years and have just the best neighbours too. Be sad to leave but relocating and a bungalow are key things in our life that we need now. Thank you to all the helpful people on here X

markin

Garden directly over looking the field? Cut them bushes down and have a low fence so you can see the field?