Quite a few viewings, not a single offer or second viewing

lika_86

Why is it described as a maisonette? Maisonettes are typically two floors, not one. Describe it as a flat instead. It's also unclear whether it's ground or first floor (the description says first floor but the floor plan says ground).
The floor plan needs dimensions.
Where do you eat? There doesn't seem to be any sign of a dining table.
The bathroom looks like it doesn't have enough storage.
Where is the greenhouse listed in the description?

coachman12

I like your home,kellie. I don't think the sequence of photos matters at all. And changing EA may not be the answer when your current EA has sent 15 prospective buyers (especially with winter approaching and time running out before flu and Covid may cause significant problems re viewing or indeed anyone wanting to consider buying during the winter).
No harm in leaving asking price IMHO---you can always consider any bids from people who really want your maisonette .
You should make a big point of highlighting that there is no Service Charge. You should also make the most of a very nice garden in the "blurb".
But, most of all, you should also ( and this is essential, I think ) get rid of ALL the clutter, which is really off-putting----especially in living room but also in main bedroom ( currently they look far too small because of unnecessary objects etc). Also improve the second bedroom furniture. You can do nothing about kitchen/bathroom other than make sure every item that can be taken out prior to photographer's visit. Personally, I don't think kitchen / bathroom is any different to most maisonettes of this size.
New photos obviously needed after you have been absolutely RUTHLESS about clearing the clutter ( whatever your own feelings about how much you need or love certain items ( or animals  .
Once the clutter is gone, the same selection of photos seems fine. I wish you all the very best in selling your nice home. 

NameUnavailable

The animals will be putting people off - not sure what's in the tanks?

You say they don't smell, you're used to it, but I bet you they do to anyone viewing. I've got a small fish tank and even that creates some smell.

Obvioulsy difficult for you to do muhc about the pets - can anyone rehome them temporarily perhaps?

As others have said, have a de-clutter. All the pot plants and other 'stuff' into that shed! You need to 'dress' your home to sell it, and blander is better! Also make the 2nd bedroom into a bedroom.

Trust me, lots of people who view can't see past what's in front of them. If they see a living room that's half full of pet cage/fish tanks that's what they think they'll be living with. If they see a room that's part office part shed they won't think its a 2nd bedroom, they'll think it's a junk room.

Maybe visit a new development and look around a show home to give you some ideas as to how to make your place look.

Regarding service charge - it won't be NO charge, it is shared maintenance. That is a benefit insofar as you don't pay a regular monthly amount and aren't paying the wages of a management company, but on the flip side it can give rise to problems when things do need doing as you need to agree to costs (and paying) with the other leaseholder/s. Maintenance can be overlooked and things are done when there's a problem rather than preventative maintenance. Swings and roundabouts.

Thrugelmir

While your property has a garden. People may prefer the larger floor area afforded by a flat. 

hazyjo

lika_86 said:

Why is it described as a maisonette? Maisonettes are typically two floors, not one. Describe it as a flat instead. 

Beg to differ. They are often (even usually) over two floors, but not always. This looks very much like a purpose built maisonette (in a street of many).

If it has its own front door and no shared communal areas inside, it's a maisonette.

My OH's son is buying a duplex flat - over two floors. It's not a maisonette as it has shared internal common parts.

joanars

When we were looking for house, we also considered maisonettes as well. The fact that there is no direct access to the garden is what will put me off buying your home. Also, the kitchen is tiny for a two bed property, there is not enough space for normal fridge freezer. 

UnderOffer

Has your master bedroom and living room been swapped? The plans seem to indicate a fire place or chimney in your bedroom. I guess potential new buyers could get the flow of the property working better if living room next to Kitchen. Just need to get that buyer first. Sounds like you’ve done quite a bit of decluttering. Hope the new photos generate more interest. 

RelievedSheff

You are getting viewings so that would seem to suggest that the price is about right.

But something is putting buyers off when they see the property in the flesh.

I will be quite honest that the photos don't portray the property in it's best light. They are very cluttered and I do think that the pets and associated clutter will also put people off. For the photos at least the pets need to be somewhere else. The photos also make some of the rooms look very small, this could just be how the furniture is arranged, but they don't look very big at all.

I think with a declutter and some new pictures you will get a sale but you will need to put some hard work in first and get the flat decluttered and some stuff put into storage until you move. You need to make the flat as neutral as possible to appeal to as many buyers as possible.

another_casualty

I think it's a nice maisonette . I also think the estate agent has put a lot of effort into the listing of the advert , except for no measurements in the floor plan . 

However , like most others i must say that it is obvious that your home has way too much clutter .Mainly the plants . It does seem that you have got most of the garden indoors , while the outside looks the opposite . It's great that the garden is low maintenance , but you seem to have more plants than anything else . 

The kitchen has clutter there too. There should never be washing up left on the side .
Is that 2 fish tanks you have ? 

I think your home has great potential , as I don't think it needs painting or anything like that 
You need to move that massive  fish tank for the foreseeable future ,declutter and rearrange your furniture . Not sure where you could put the rabbit . Obviously away from the camera when photos retaken . Maybe be there for viewings and take it into the garden when people show? The office in the bedroom with storage boxes needs to go .

Sorry for the honest feedback, but i live in a flat ( no garden ) of similar measurements and unfortunately as an animal lover I just haven't the room . 

Hopefully your new home will be 3 bedroom .
If you follow what is said , I'd say the sale will come a lot quicker .
I hope it sells soon ..

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Everything comes down to money.
In the economic situation the country's in people will not be moving as much, i think that it would be prudent to consider a much lower price or, be prepared for the place to sit on the market for 6 months or more.
No amount of jiggering about with photos, changing garden and/or house layout, will matter if there aren't the number of buyers for your (anyone's) house.