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My Flat Won't Sell

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  • davidmcn
    davidmcn Posts: 23,596 Forumite
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    As mentioned above, I think you need to get an answer ready about the cladding (and annexe it to the Home Report if it clears the matter up) - we've had other threads here from purchasers who have got stuck in satisfying lenders about cladding.
  • edgex
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    This is the feel your aiming for;
    https://www.rightmove.co.uk/house-prices/detailMatching.html?prop=78564350&sale=20579371&country=scotland

    See how the rooms are obviously lived in, there's furniture, there's soft furnishings, etc. Prospective buyers can see themselves living there.
  • squiggle888
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    I've asked the factors about the cladding. They haven't got back to me yet.
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    Everyone is waiting, anticipating a crash due to brexit or at least a stamp duty cut.
  • CheBee
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    (I am currently looking to buy a flat in SW London. I must say, it is a beautiful place and I would consider it if it was in my area. I am not sure of the price but it does seem costly. I know in SW London things are VERY quiet at the moment!!!)
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  • davidmcn
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    DELETED USER wrote:
    Everyone is waiting, anticipating a crash due to brexit or at least a stamp duty cut.
    You think the Scottish Government would cut LBTT to fall into line with any cut made by Boris to SDLT?
  • squiggle888
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    Well looking at the initial planning permission bid (search for western harbour terrace cladding on google - still no linkeys for me) it looks like they used zinc cladding - thank goodness! "A combination of white render, reconstituted stone and zinc cladding panels is applied above." - still to hear back from factor though. Apparently it's aluminium panels that cause the issue.
  • squiggle888
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    edgex wrote: »
    The things that can be fixed are things that you & your agent can
    Do you have any other furniture or soft furnishings?
    I can certainly "borrow" some. What do you suggest?
  • Grumpelstiltskin
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    squiggle888 wrote: »
    I can certainly "borrow" some. What do you suggest?

    Start with a few bright cushions on the sofa, think Primani, small table and chairs for the balcony ( not white plastic ) try Argos or large supermarkets.

    a cheap plant in the bathroom.
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  • edgex
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    squiggle888 wrote: »
    I can certainly "borrow" some. What do you suggest?
    Grumpelstiltskin wrote: »
    Start with a few bright cushions on the sofa, think Primani, small table and chairs for the balcony ( not white plastic ) try Argos or large supermarkets.

    a cheap plant in the bathroom.


    As above. That sofa needs some cushions. Floor could have a rug.

    Take the spread out of the second bedroom & hang it behind the bed in the main bedroom (same wall as door, because you'll have moved the bed)

    Bathrooms need softening & looking like they're used. So bathmats, mirror etc. Main bathroom get a tall coloured vase & dried flowers to go above the toilet. The white wall needs breaking up.

    Take down those small pictures, they just dont work. (are the 2 in the bedroom a theme, flowers?. If so, put them both together)
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