New build vs 7 years old house. Same developer and same house design. Which one to choose

ag0005

74jax said:

Do you have the site and plot numbers. That might help us all re layout.
Do you have the right move link? 

I have sent you in message if you want to have a look please..

getmore4less

ag0005 said:

getmore4less said:

“Climbers would look good”

Dress those brick walls with growing plants to hide them.
Easier if the owners let you attach a support.

Thanks
that would be a great idea..

Thinking, the current owners have gone minimum which gives a blank canvas to work with.

Patio should jet wash nice.

We have a grape over a pagoda that gives summer shade but is just sticks in the winter(rubbish grapes) for sun into a room.

Saw a good idea to grow cucumber get the shade and food we can eat, but that would need replacing every year.

espalier fruit trees are another good wall covering.

Some garden makeover TV !!!!!! might be on the watchlist for ideas.

justcat01

ag0005 said:

Bendy_House said:

To sum up:

Price-wise, there's little to choose between them at ~£400k.

On resale, it's likely there will be even less to choose between them on cost, as neither will be new but both will still be of a similar spec and age. It'll likely, then, come down to how well maintained each has been, quality of finishings, outdoor space, etc. Oh, and the garage...

One has two allocated parking spaces, the other has a garage and what? For the new build, can both spaces be accessed independently, or will it require the shifting of cars? Ditto for the garaged property?

So, seemingly little to choose between them on practical issues.

That leaves things like; in which directions do the garden face? Ditto for the living spaces - will one be more flooded with light and sun? How does 'privacy' and being overlooked compare with each? Is one much further in to the estate, so will have less passing traffic? When walking around outside them, does one area have just a slightly better 'feel'? Closer to grassy spaces or parks? Play equipment?

 

Thanks Bendy

All the points you mentioned are very valid. Very helpful in deciding which one to choose..
The parking situation will be same in both i.e. though there are 2 allocated parking or 1 garage and 1 allocated parking but we have to shift cars to access the other one..  
The 7 years old have a south facing garden which is a big plus..  location wise its cul de sac having a large play area and park right in front of the property.. so those are for sure in favour of old one where as the new one will have North east facing garden and it will be a construction site for next 2-3 years at least.. so don't know how would be the feel of that area..

If this image is the area you are looking at, I've just moved from there having bought off plan and lived there since 2015 so happy to give insight or advice if you want to DM me