15 Viewings - No Offers...

tim_london

Agree with others - can't be the photo or price if you are getting viewers.

I have rejected a few houses recently because of the living room too.   I think with living room especially with this layout (as opposed to open plan) , having no furniture in it make it look smaller than it is, especially with the way shadows work in that window.   As a viewer you'll think 'there's not much space after I put the sofa in' and then it's all downward spiral.  Not because there isn't enough space, but just because the viewer can't imagine it.

Any way you can put a sofa and TV set back in cheaply to see if it changes the fortune?  Like a new build showroom.

Soot2006

Last summer we sold a similar house in same price range. We got lots of viewers but they all said the living area and kitchen felt small or cramped (which is why were were moving!), but in the end a young couple came along that wanted to use two bedrooms as a home office and one for themselves, so it was perfect for them.  They paid v near asking price. We had MANY viewers and some low ball offers before. Then suddenly in the same week, we got two serious offers and before I knew it, we were sold and gone. It's a tricky economy at  the moment. People are picky. Outdoor space and an office room remain attractive options, however, so the right buyers will come along. Obviously I don't know your local market, but you admit it's a little overpriced. The listing should dwell on the positives - garden, vegetable patch possibilities, good fence, privacy, working from home, etc!

Crashy_Time

Densol said:

I agree with others. Its definitely not link detached, thats really quite a deceiving. 

The photos also appear deceptive and as so many are of the outside, it makes one think the inside is not worthy of photos. I have no idea what the lounge looks like, or a full view of the kitchen diner. Whilst you are getting viewers, the photos may put off potential other buyers. 

I also was shocked at the price as that seems expensive for Rugby. 

Yep, the price is bonkers if we are being honest, especially in the present climate!

AnotherJoe

Crashy_Time said:

LittleMax said:

Crashy_Time said:

London7766551 said:

Likely already been said a million times but I would not pay 290 for this house. 230 at most. It is a bit of a weird shape and seem very squashed. It is a nice house still but not for that amount.

200k absolute tops IMO, and that is taking into consideration that we are in a property bubble and people`s sense of value has been twisted for years, and the fact that something sold in the street 12 months ago isn`t really relevant as 12 months is a Universe away in economic terms now.

Oh you do make me laugh - we paid £207k for it in 2012!  

Maybe you overpaid in 2012? Economy was ticking along back then, it isn`t now, when you sell it tell us how much then have your laugh at me, how does that sound?

The usual Crashy BS, house prices were only just starting to recover in 2012. A year or three after that they took off.

Crashy_Time

AnotherJoe said:

Crashy_Time said:

LittleMax said:

Crashy_Time said:

London7766551 said:

Likely already been said a million times but I would not pay 290 for this house. 230 at most. It is a bit of a weird shape and seem very squashed. It is a nice house still but not for that amount.

200k absolute tops IMO, and that is taking into consideration that we are in a property bubble and people`s sense of value has been twisted for years, and the fact that something sold in the street 12 months ago isn`t really relevant as 12 months is a Universe away in economic terms now.

Oh you do make me laugh - we paid £207k for it in 2012!  

Maybe you overpaid in 2012? Economy was ticking along back then, it isn`t now, when you sell it tell us how much then have your laugh at me, how does that sound?

The usual Crashy BS, house prices were only just starting to recover in 2012. A year or three after that they took off.

Ok, so how much will this house sell for?

Titus_Wadd

Selling our little character cottage 2 years ago we were told it was small.  We had so much feedback about the room size even though the dimensions were very clear on the floor plan.  I think what I'm trying to say is that there will be a buyer out there who loves the trees and corner plot seclusion but it may take a while.  They may not have kids, but value having good sized guest bedrooms or want a dedicated office that doesn't feel like a cupboard.  The compromise will be how long you wait for that buyer or make the package tempting to someone who can see its potential.

Would there be scope to plan for an extension on the ground floor to the lounge, on to the "grass verge" to the left of the house (facing its front)? Or to build a garage on the "verge" to free up the current garage as an office?  No matter how impractical there's nothing to stop you trying to open viewers' eyes to the potential of the whole plot.  Research good schools in the area if there are parents viewing

I hope you find a buyer soon.

AnotherJoe

Crashy_Time said:

AnotherJoe said:

Crashy_Time said:

LittleMax said:

Crashy_Time said:

London7766551 said:

Likely already been said a million times but I would not pay 290 for this house. 230 at most. It is a bit of a weird shape and seem very squashed. It is a nice house still but not for that amount.

200k absolute tops IMO, and that is taking into consideration that we are in a property bubble and people`s sense of value has been twisted for years, and the fact that something sold in the street 12 months ago isn`t really relevant as 12 months is a Universe away in economic terms now.

Oh you do make me laugh - we paid £207k for it in 2012!  

Maybe you overpaid in 2012? Economy was ticking along back then, it isn`t now, when you sell it tell us how much then have your laugh at me, how does that sound?

The usual Crashy BS, house prices were only just starting to recover in 2012. A year or three after that they took off.

Ok, so how much will this house sell for?

More than it cost in 2012. Hopefully the OP will be round to tell us at some point soon.

Its hard to generalise areas, but round here (central SE) prices are probably 40-50% above 2012.

Crashy_Time

AnotherJoe said:

Crashy_Time said:

AnotherJoe said:

Crashy_Time said:

LittleMax said:

Crashy_Time said:

London7766551 said:

Likely already been said a million times but I would not pay 290 for this house. 230 at most. It is a bit of a weird shape and seem very squashed. It is a nice house still but not for that amount.

200k absolute tops IMO, and that is taking into consideration that we are in a property bubble and people`s sense of value has been twisted for years, and the fact that something sold in the street 12 months ago isn`t really relevant as 12 months is a Universe away in economic terms now.

Oh you do make me laugh - we paid £207k for it in 2012!  

Maybe you overpaid in 2012? Economy was ticking along back then, it isn`t now, when you sell it tell us how much then have your laugh at me, how does that sound?

The usual Crashy BS, house prices were only just starting to recover in 2012. A year or three after that they took off.

Ok, so how much will this house sell for?

More than it cost in 2012. Hopefully the OP will be round to tell us at some point soon.

Its hard to generalise areas, but round here (central SE) prices are probably 40-50% above 2012.

Asking prices don`t count...LOL.

leonj

I know Rugby fairly well, just search for houses under 290, 3 or more bedrooms in Rugby there are probably hundreds for sale many are much bigger  If you want to stand out lower the price

Crashy_Time

Best bet probably.