Moved house, regretting it

Scottish_guy90

I moved house 5 weeks ago, done a bit to it full re-wire, decor, took down on conservatory but I can’t shake off a feeling that I don’t like the house.

i love the area and neighbours are great, wife loves the house and area but it’s me that just doesn’t like the house.

I just want to sell and buy a new build, I’ve been told about a 6 month rule for people getting a mortgage If I were to sell, new builds are 8 to 9 months from completion so I’m thinking about selling to a quick house sale company and renting until the new build is built.

i don’t feel myself and I don’t want to spend more money in the house with the way I’m feeling.

any advice?

DCFC79

Scottish_guy90 said:

I moved house 5 weeks ago, done a bit to it full re-wire, decor, took down on conservatory but I can’t shake off a feeling that I don’t like the house.

i love the area and neighbours are great, wife loves the house and area but it’s me that just doesn’t like the house.

I just want to sell and buy a new build, I’ve been told about a 6 month rule for people getting a mortgage If I were to sell, new builds are 8 to 9 months from completion so I’m thinking about selling to a quick house sale company and renting until the new build is built.

i don’t feel myself and I don’t want to spend more money in the house with the way I’m feeling.

any advice?

What is it about the house you dont like ?

Are you in Scotland ?

This might help
https://www.yopa.co.uk/homeowners-hub/how-soon-can-you-sell-a-house-after-buying-it/

stingey

Ah the old buyer's remorse.  This is quite common.  You have looked forward and imagined in your head how you would feel and it hasn't felt like that. 
Whatever you do don't buy a new build.  Just punch in new build into the MSE form search bar and see why.  Some people have a great experience, others it nothing but problems.

Yeah most lenders require a six month gap between properties for money laundering purposes.  Give yourself 6 months in the house (no big DIY projects) and see how you feel after that. 
If you are feeling really uncomfortable you could rent the property out and rent somewhere else for 6 months and see how you feel then?

Scottish_guy90

Thanks Stingey

We had looked at new front and back doors, new boiler and new kitchen - all put on hold for the time being.

we love the area and have been here for 10 years it’s just the house isn’t what I expected, I feel down as my wife is so enthusiastic and wants to get stuff done but I just can’t shake this feeling no matter how hard I try.

im looking at what’s coming on the market every day, if we didn’t buy this house we would have been staying with my parent as we sold our last place, so in a way I feel lucky to have a house I really wanted with many positives but now I’m here I want to just sell up and go.

the quick house buying company was a route out of the 6 months (5. Months now) situation but say that completes in a month in back to having nowhere to go or just private letting.

I honestly don’t know what to do, I feel like we have been so unsettled for a year and now it’s going to go on longer because of the way I’m feeling.

tom9980

A quick buy company will give you 60-70% its value.

Selling and buying is an option but you don't seem to know why you don't like this house so until you work out why then it seems foolish to sell until you find out, especially when your wife likes it and the area is good.

Lots of people find it hard to settle in a new home it comes up here often, but in time they come around and on that basis I would advise you wait another 18 months then sell if you feel the same way.

Lastly there is a lot going on in the world talk to your wife and maybe see a doctor.

Scottish_guy90

DCFC79 said:

Scottish_guy90 said:

I moved house 5 weeks ago, done a bit to it full re-wire, decor, took down on conservatory but I can’t shake off a feeling that I don’t like the house.

i love the area and neighbours are great, wife loves the house and area but it’s me that just doesn’t like the house.

I just want to sell and buy a new build, I’ve been told about a 6 month rule for people getting a mortgage If I were to sell, new builds are 8 to 9 months from completion so I’m thinking about selling to a quick house sale company and renting until the new build is built.

i don’t feel myself and I don’t want to spend more money in the house with the way I’m feeling.

any advice?

What is it about the house you dont like ?

Are you in Scotland ?

This might help

Thanks I’ll take a look.

i don’t know what it is, the area is great as is the neighbours I think I’ve had enough of living in a house that needs a lot of work doing and feeling like there is no end in sight

sharpe106

Scottish_guy90 said:

i love the area and neighbours are great, wife loves the house and area but it’s me that just doesn’t like the house.

any advice?

Your wife loves the house your opinion now no longer matters. Make the best of it.

Scottish_guy90

tom9980 said:

A quick buy company will give you 60-70% its value.

Selling and buying is an option but you don't seem to know why you don't like this house so until you work out why then it seems foolish to sell until you find out, especially when your wife likes it and the area is good.

Lots of people find it hard to settle in a new home it comes up here often, but in time they come around and on that basis I would advise you wait another 18 months then sell if you feel the same way.

Lastly there is a lot going on in the world talk to your wife and maybe see a doctor.

I had one pop round, the value offered was 80% at first I was saying no way but now I’ve had enough and think it might be a good option

I wake up every day and have an awful feeling in the pit of my stomach, I can’t explain it better than that. 

Thanks for your advice I have been thinking about visiting the doctor 

cooltt

Scottish_guy90 said:

I moved house 5 weeks ago, done a bit to it full re-wire, decor, took down on conservatory but I can’t shake off a feeling that I don’t like the house.

i love the area and neighbours are great, wife loves the house and area but it’s me that just doesn’t like the house.

I just want to sell and buy a new build, I’ve been told about a 6 month rule for people getting a mortgage If I were to sell, new builds are 8 to 9 months from completion so I’m thinking about selling to a quick house sale company and renting until the new build is built.

i don’t feel myself and I don’t want to spend more money in the house with the way I’m feeling.

any advice?

What your feeling is normal and pretty common to be fair. It does take time to get used to a new home i don't think anyone feels that "yes this is where i feel at home" straight away, even if it did tick all the boxes. I'd give it a few weeks at least, it's not going to make much difference if you still want to move.

Of course there's always the possibility it's haunted and they want you out. Classic signs are "Get Out" scrawled in the steam of the bathroom mirror, funny noises when your home alone or the cat / dog freaking out at shadows in the kitchen. 

Scottish_guy90

sharpe106 said:

Scottish_guy90 said:

i love the area and neighbours are great, wife loves the house and area but it’s me that just doesn’t like the house.

any advice?

Your wife loves the house your opinion now no longer matters. Make the best of it.

Making her/ keeping her happy is my priority but it’s so hard to pretend I’m happy just now and spending any more money feels like a waste at the moment

AdrianC

Scottish_guy90 said:

I had one pop round, the value offered was 80% at first I was saying no way but now I’ve had enough and think it might be a good option

How much is that 20% in £,000?

And that's before they reduce the offer at the last minute. Remember, they have to make a profit after all their costs, selling at or near the price you paid...