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House on the market for 3 weeks with no viewings...

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  • getmore4less
    getmore4less Posts: 46,882 Forumite
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    on layout(plumbing may be an issue) 
    if the middle room(15'x14') was a kitchen/diner open to the courtyard it would then be easy access to all rooms and upstairs
    The front room could become the TV/snug/living room.
    The current kitchen space(13'x10') a dining/sun room as that is south facing
    Or a 3rd bedroom with ensuite.

    Looking at the plot layouts around the house would the house up the drive to the left be interested in selling off part of the plot of  land that surrounds this house to create a better garden?


  • I don't think the layout helps but still think the main issue is price. For the area 300k is a hell of a lot for a 2 bed house.
  • It does come across as a house and not a home. But I think you bought a property that’s going to be difficult to sell because of the downstairs lay out. Is letting it out an option? 
  • Crashy_Time
    Crashy_Time Posts: 13,386 Forumite
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    ripley81 said:
    It does come across as a house and not a home. But I think you bought a property that’s going to be difficult to sell because of the downstairs lay out. Is letting it out an option? 
    That is just more hassle, easier to drop the price IMO.
  • Mickygg
    Mickygg Posts: 1,737 Forumite
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    AdrianC said:
    Cakeguts said:
    If you haven't had any viewings in this time then that says it is very overpriced and for the money people are getting something better elsewhere.  My feeling is that it is probably about £20k overpriced but also that you paid too much for it when you bought it.
    Crashy? Is that you?
    Nah. Crashy would have said it was £100k at least overpriced. 
  • Crashy_Time
    Crashy_Time Posts: 13,386 Forumite
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    Mickygg said:
    AdrianC said:
    Cakeguts said:
    If you haven't had any viewings in this time then that says it is very overpriced and for the money people are getting something better elsewhere.  My feeling is that it is probably about £20k overpriced but also that you paid too much for it when you bought it.
    Crashy? Is that you?
    Nah. Crashy would have said it was £100k at least overpriced. 
    Plenty of houses are at least 100k over-priced, as people will no doubt be finding out soon enough.
  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    He's predictable.
  • AdrianC said:
    He's predictable.
    He's consistent if nothing else.
  • Chilli6
    Chilli6 Posts: 140 Forumite
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    I think it's a nice house and can see the potential from looking at the photos. I would be put off by the garden if it's as small as the photo suggests. Also the layout is something I would put up with, although not ideal, so I would expect the price to reflect that. I'd pay more for a 'normal' layout compared to this one. Someone won't be bothered by the layout but how long you have yo wait for that person is anyone's guess. 
  • Crashy_Time
    Crashy_Time Posts: 13,386 Forumite
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    AdrianC said:
    He's predictable.
    As are the responses from the same old handful of VI`s when any mention of economic reality crops up.
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