MrBen Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 red devil Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> MrBen Wrote:> -------------------------------------------------- > > What angle is the Beenmiester peddling this> time?> > Don't move, improve. Ah yes ..."Don't move, improve" - surely surfing off the current homes are for living, not an investment sentiment. The Beeny is always on the button. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25603-house-prices/page/2/#findComment-576978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-e-dealer Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Saw Beeny once on TV talking about house buying in Scotland. She didn't have a clue about the Legal Difference there. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25603-house-prices/page/2/#findComment-576982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSurfer65 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Jeremy Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> It's not slow. But a think a lot of agents have> overvalued places, which isn't helping. A lot of> houses being reduced...I can agree with you there Jeremy.Our house went on the Market last March, and we had 9 viewing in the next four months, and halfway through we reduced the priced by ?20,000.We changed Agents in July, and today had our 12th viewing with them, having reduced the price a further ?30,000 in August.Today the price has gone down another ?25,000.The feedback up until today has been that "they like the house/the street/the area/the School catchment, but it will cost a lot to get the house to how they want it".We now hope the price is right for someone else to love this house as much as we have, as apparently there is about "six weeks" before the Market slows down/stops again. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25603-house-prices/page/2/#findComment-579922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulwichgirl2 Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Always ask agents for specific comparables to back up the estimates they are offering you. Also ask them how much they would put it on at if you needed to sell ina month. You get a much more realisitic assessment. Sorry you are having all this unnecessary stress, unnecessary as the agents should have been more realistic. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25603-house-prices/page/2/#findComment-579980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidget Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Wow those are a lot of reductions and a large one overall.There is a 1 bed garden flat in Oglander Road (in one of the smaller houses) that went on the market at close to ?290k, it went under offer v. quickly and is now back on the market at a lower price, with a reduction of about 20k. Can't remember the exact figures but am guessing that the first offer price didn't stand up to a valuation. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25603-house-prices/page/2/#findComment-580016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSurfer65 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Ours is a 4/5 bedroom house which doesn't have stripped floors or original fireplaces, nor decking in the garden, which are the things that seem to be the "in" thing today. We also have a loft and a cellar, together with a front and back garden but no garage. As this was our first purchase of a house, many, many years ago, we had no idea what sort of questions to ask, and were swayed by the original large amount quoted. Hopefully this is now a more realistic price. A lot of the stress is self-inflicted - I've been such a hoarder all these years - but I've managed to shift some things on the EDF and what doesn't sell goes to a Charity shop. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25603-house-prices/page/2/#findComment-580048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Its a shame that agents play the game of overpricing things to win the custom. You're not the only person who has been messed around like this. If viewers all think it needs a complete refurb, then you probably need to subtract the cost of this from the price of a typical 4 bed house, and then knock off a bit more to sweeten the deal. Hopefully you've got it right now, and you'll find a buyer soon. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25603-house-prices/page/2/#findComment-580095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulwichgirl2 Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Agree with Jeremy but I suppose that, as long as you didn't need to move earlier in the year, nothing is lost and you had the chance of someone buying at the inflated price. Why not put it on in the residential section of the forum? If you just put a description, you might even find a buyer and avoid commission! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25603-house-prices/page/2/#findComment-580100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidget Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Decking in the garden? Is that still fashionable and sought after? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25603-house-prices/page/2/#findComment-580130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Decking has gone the way of magnolia walls, Buddha's heads and oriental bamboo I fear. None of which ever looked at home in South East London anyway did it? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25603-house-prices/page/2/#findComment-580132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidget Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 When I think of decking I think of the maintenance, rot and mold. Plus wildlife families building their nests underneath..... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25603-house-prices/page/2/#findComment-580138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I think decking makes sense if your back door is raised - it gives you a useful outdoor "room" without having to walk down steps. But seems a little silly in a small back yard. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25603-house-prices/page/2/#findComment-580139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulwichgirl2 Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Buddha heads and bamboo. Blimey. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25603-house-prices/page/2/#findComment-580171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
giggirl Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 MrBen Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Decking has gone the way of magnolia walls,> Buddha's heads and oriental bamboo I fear. None of> which ever looked at home in South East London> anyway did it?Jeez, you're not coming round to mine Mr Ben! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25603-house-prices/page/2/#findComment-580270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 And Pampas? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25603-house-prices/page/2/#findComment-580312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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