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RelievedSheff

Out,_Vile_Jelly wrote: »

I've visited friends in new build houses and they just feel so cramped:


Tiny overlooked back gardens
No front garden, just a narrow drive with the car parked right up against the front window
No storage
No loft
No space to extend
Surrounded by 1000s of houses crammed in as close as possible



I live in a 2 up 2 down 1930s terrace, but it somehow feels more spacious than the new 3 storey, 3 bathroom places I've seen.

I think it depends on the layout of the estate. Ours certainly doesn't feel cramped or over looked. The garden isn't the biggest but is certainly an ample size and has a lovely tall wall around most of it making it feel very private.

Mistermeaner

its such a scandal that these poor people are forced to hand over their money for things they don't want

Owain_Moneysaver

Mistermeaner wrote: »

its such a scandal that these poor people are forced to hand over their money for things they don't want

If they want some of the the help to buy initiatives they have to buy a new build home.

As these are usually first time buyers they are also the most inexperienced house buyers/owners.

RelievedSheff

Owain_Moneysaver wrote: »

If they want some of the the help to buy initiatives they have to buy a new build home.

As these are usually first time buyers they are also the most inexperienced house buyers/owners.

There is plenty of affordable housing out there for first time buyers without the need for the Help to Buy scheme.

Most people using HTB could have bought a home without the help of the extra funding.