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Struggling to Sell Flat

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  • EssexHebridean
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    edited 6 February 2023 at 10:42AM
    I guess whether a betting shop would be an issue would depend how good the noise insulation from below is - otherwise I can see that perhaps the noise of TVs on all day, plus added shouting etc during particularly exciting races or similar could be an issue?
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  • BungalowBel
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    edited 6 February 2023 at 12:17PM
    It may not always be a betting shop.......

    I personally would not even consider a flat above a shop, although of course things may be different in London.

    I think there may be a limited market for this sort of flat, so make it look as good as possible on the photos and price it accordingly.
  • Sarah1Mitty2
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    BungalowBel said:
    It may not always be a betting shop.......

    I personally would not even consider a flat above a shop, although of course things may be different in London.

    I think there may be a limited market for this sort of flat, so make it look as good as possible on the photos and price it accordingly.
    Why different in London?
  • Sunsaru
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    There are a lot more flats over shops in London than in suburban and rural areas.
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  • Sarah1Mitty2
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    Sunsaru said:
    There are a lot more flats over shops in London than in suburban and rural areas.
    But every town and city in the country has flats over shops as well, that`s why I asked about what`s different in London, obviously the scale is different but not much else?
  • Mrs_pbradley936
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    On Facebook there is group called All About Property mention it on there.

  • Sarah1Mitty2
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    Mrs_pbradley936 said:
    On Facebook there is group called All About Property mention it on there.

    Are they one of these quick sale companies?
  • Mrs_pbradley936
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    Sarah1Mitty2 said:
    Mrs_pbradley936 said:
    On Facebook there is group called All About Property mention it on there.

    Are they one of these quick sale companies?
    No - they are a group dedicated to all things property. There are mortgage brokers, landlords, sourcers and trades people.
  • Sarah1Mitty2
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    Interesting, might be worth a look. Thanks.
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    youth_leader said:
    I sold at auction and found it eyewateringly expensive, never again for me.  £795 to go into the 'catalogue' and onto their website listing, then 2.5% selling fees plus VAT.
    Yes, probably better to just price it correctly on the open market.
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