Help me choose. Pictures included.

lookstraightahead

I pick location first, always. Then look at the space.
I prefer option 1, it's a nice place, but only one bedroom.
as hazyjo says, is there any other two beds in just as nice a location? 

lookstraightahead

If you go for ground floor, you run the risk of having noisy creaky upstairs but you can put your washing machine on whenever you like!
if you go for upstairs, it's quieter but you have to think of your neighbours more.
I love these types of cottages, but area wins every time for me.

AnotherJoe

MeJane said:

I cannot decide between two properties, basically it comes down to the kitchen, bathrooms and location. Property one is in an excellent location, both the bathroom and kitchen need updating. As you can see the kitchen is tiny,not even room for a full size fridge only under counter one. I can't afford to knock down walls etc so only a very basic refit would have to do. The bathroom needs updating due to cracked bath.
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/107605514#/

Property two's kitchen has more room but has a tiny shower room. It is in a good street but isn't so great further on. https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/88871428#/
Both are within my budget, any suggestions would be great.

Why does 1 need a new kitchen and bathroom? On the pics both look fine to me.

And why isn the fix for a cracked bath a new bath?

getmore4less

close  to the first one ground floor better layout £15k cheaper but no pics
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/90620728#/floorplan?activePlan=1

proper house close to  the 2bed option on at £85k
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/87460411#/

3 beds are in that price range.

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/find.html?locationIdentifier=POSTCODE^1162236&minBedrooms=3&maxPrice=90000&radius=1.0&propertyTypes=&mustHave=&dontShow=&furnishTypes=&keywords=

MovingForwards

Neither, I'd be viewing this one:
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/90559456#/

If you do pick one of the two flats, changes don't have to be made straight away. Live in it, save, maybe a bit of paint then in a few years when you have some money start doing one room. Save up and start doing another.

There's absolutely no reason why a property has to be perfect when moving in, especially on a tight budget. 

My budget was upto £80k, I ruled out a lot, including houses, and got the best I could for my needs. The bathroom is from the 60's, kitchen probably 90's everything else is 1910 - 70's. All I've done so far is paint a few rooms, that's over the existing paper, all the mahogany woodwork and remove the lounge carpet. Spent under £100 in over a year.

Work with your budget. Find the best property for it, regardless of interior age; try and avoid bakelite electric fittings unless there's proof of under 30 years full rewire, and use your imagination as to how you can turn that property into your home.

sst1234

Property 1. Always go go the location. 

verytired11

Property 2.  It will make you more money in the long run. It has more kerb appeal, is nicer inside and has an extra bedroom.  And it's in a good road....

Pok3mon

If your prepared to renovate/diy location has to win. 
Also ask yourself what you will be doing in the property and storing etc. 

hb2

Pok3mon said:

Also ask yourself what you will be doing in the property and storing etc. 

This. You need to think about how you will use the property - will you want to entertain or have friends to stay; are you a keen cook; do you have hobbies that take up space, or just a lot of 'stuff'? Most of us have to compromise but only you can say what is important to you.

trance_abbey

getmore4less said:

proper house close to  the 2bed option on at £85k

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/87460411#/

wow... that one is fantastic... so much space!