Old property vs. new build

nnewtoarea

Character house. If new build is across 3 floors, it becomes a pain with the kids.

clive0510

well, I can tell you this is a old house built in the 60s. I've been here 36 years. and its been a constant labour of love. had solid fuel heating when I moved here with my ex. had that took out and combi boiler fitted in 2003. the floors are all original and some need attention. the windows were not double glazed but we had some of them changed. old houses are indeed full of character but the upkeep is constant.

comeandgo

If you don't know which one you prefer then they are not the property for you.  In all my purchases I have absolutely known I want the house.   
After growing up in old, cold, draughty houses it's new for me all the time.  Buy off plan and work with the builder to get the things we want changed.  This of course does not work with large building companies.

gwynlas

Older property for me each time I would not want to live in the heart of a new development being overlooked by neighbours.
Secondly larger houses generally mean more noise either from school age children or teenagers and their friends,
Modern  property omn estates all built to same plan are repetive.