Permission homes at harrow view london

fidgetgreen

I live in Harrow and wouldn't go near new builds.

Something like this - https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-62497689.html
or this - https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-73877882.html

would be better value surely?

lincroft1710

fidgetgreen wrote: »

I live in Harrow and wouldn't go near new builds.

Something like this - https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-62497689.html
or this - https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-73877882.html

would be better value surely?

both are really 3 bed houses, but are using a GF room as a bedroom

Mutton_Geoff

RelievedSheff wrote: »

Persimmon have got a bit of a bad name at the moment but not every house that they build is a bad one. You will find that it is only the vocal minority who are unhappy with their homes that write reviews.

Build quality does vary from site to site and you need to make sure that the homes are well built. Try to talk to some existing residents and find out how they are getting on with their new homes before comitting to anything.

BBC News - Persimmon lacks minimum house standards


Don't think the BBC are a "vocal minority"!

RelievedSheff

Mutton_Geoff wrote: »

BBC News - Persimmon lacks minimum house standards


Don't think the BBC are a "vocal minority"!

They are providing a louder voice for the vocal minority.

Although there really is no excuse for missing vital safety features out of new homes and Persimmon (and others) do need holding to account for these mistakes.

Bonez14

This property is 1380 sq foot total indoor floor space. I think its good value per foot

chunkytfg

Bonez14 wrote: »

This property is 1380 sq foot total indoor floor space. I think its good value per foot

If you want to buy it then go for it but that many bedrooms with only 1380ft2 is really not very big at all not with 4/5 beds! Being new build though you're overpaying just because it's new. Expect it to be worth a lot less that what you pay for a really long time.

Do you work in the area or drive to work? As others have said beware that its not actually close to harrow! You'd probably be looking at an additional 30 mins a day walking to and from the Harrow and wealdstone station and Harrow on the Hill tube is probably longer involving a bus ride.

Plus I have to say travelling through the area every day to and from work i really wouldn't want to be living in that area. With 650k budget you've got to be able to find something nicer surely?

Also single parking space for 4/5bed house and almost a 100% guarantee of restricted parking/permit parking issues meaning either you or your SO will always be fighting for a parking space or constantly watching the windows to check for parking wardens!

Bonez14

I was looking at help to buy scheme. Or else cant really afford it

chunkytfg

Bonez14 wrote: »

I was looking at help to buy scheme. Or else cant really afford it

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What what would your 65K deposit allow you to buy if you headed a bit further out of town? Especially if you commute into central london your options of location are massive.

Bonez14

When i compare new builds this one is probably the only decent one in london which is not town house. And is quiet large. This is why im considering it. I will take 40% equity. i can pay off 30-40% of the morgage and remorgage the equity at 5 years. Or pay off equity in lump some percentage after 2 3 years

chunkytfg

Bonez14 wrote: »

When i compare new builds this one is probably the only decent one in london which is not town house. And is quiet large. This is why im considering it. I will take 40% equity. i can pay off 30-40% of the morgage and remorgage the equity at 5 years. Or pay off equity in lump some percentage after 2 3 years

Fair enough. If you like the house and like the area then go for it.:beer:

Good luck.