Dimron 79 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Self build is the way. We once brought a new house from a developer and it was a pile of shit so sold it at a loss. All our other houses have been renovations and conversions. At least if you do it yourself and its shit you only have yourself to blame. Find a field/plot or something knackered out at auction and get stuck in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dave2980 53 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Anything decent is either overpriced, snapped up very quickly or both. I've settled for something a bit smaller than I wanted and needs a full refurbishment, although it'll be a decent sized semi once I've stuck an extension on it. My main worry is how much the renovations are gonna cost me - May have to space some of them out over the next couple of years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevieb 644 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 11 minutes ago, dave2980 said: Anything decent is either overpriced, snapped up very quickly or both. This is 💯 nailed on for Horwich. Anything on longer than a week is where someone has GOT DEAD and needs complete modernisation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
L/H White 519 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 in a similar position, we've had someone round to value ours they reckon its worth 40k more than what we bought it for4 years ago ideally we'd like to sell up, but there is fuck all to buy we seen one we liked, it sould within a day Quote Link to post Share on other sites
royal white 603 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 There Seems to be a few popping up in Wogden and plenty on new builds. I doubt your type will be accepted though. 😉 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
L/H White 519 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 2 minutes ago, royal white said: There Seems to be a few popping up in Wogden and plenty on new builds. I doubt your type will be accepted though. 😉 full of tramps in walkden anyway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators Casino 2,410 Posted April 7 Moderators Share Posted April 7 5 minutes ago, L/H White said: in a similar position, we've had someone round to value ours they reckon its worth 40k more than what we bought it for4 years ago ideally we'd like to sell up, but there is fuck all to buy we seen one we liked, it sould within a day Ours has probably gone up by pushing 40% in 3 years since we bought it House parents left me by a similar amount Only really helpful if you sell and go somewhere abroad that doesnt have crazy property prices Keep thinking about it, could retire tomorrow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
royal white 603 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Just now, L/H White said: full of tramps in walkden anyway Pffft stay your side of Hilton lane you skunk 😂 Top 20 suburb I’d have you know https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/greater-manchester-suburb-become-uk-18770761.amp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dimron 79 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Talking with a client today, told me he wants to build a modern steel and glass box in the corner of a wood he owns, budgeting £1 million and asked me if I would personally supervise it for him... wealthy bastard... of course I said yes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Site Supporter only1swanny 151 Posted April 7 Site Supporter Share Posted April 7 Houses are "sold " but a lot aren't completing. Know if 2 that we made offers on that are still on the market 8 months later... Guy we bought from had 6 viewings in 3 days but they were all time wasters or dreamers, a lot are getting mortgages refused as they've been furlough etc. Our house in farnworth sold 6 times! Fell through each time as they either couldn't raise the money or didn't fully understand English properly laws Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mounts Kipper 2,555 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 2 hours ago, Casino said: Ours has probably gone up by pushing 40% in 3 years since we bought it House parents left me by a similar amount Only really helpful if you sell and go somewhere abroad that doesnt have crazy property prices Keep thinking about it, could retire tomorrow Costa Blanca whites looking for new members. 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radcliffewhite1 674 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Walkden, L/h & farnworth shit holes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Faustus 325 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 1 hour ago, radcliffewhite1 said: Walkden, L/h & farnworth shit holes Straight Outta Dog Shit Central Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Site Supporter only1swanny 151 Posted April 8 Site Supporter Share Posted April 8 6 hours ago, radcliffewhite1 said: Walkden, L/h & farnworth shit holes Flower estate didn't seem too bad, been away 3 months and just driven past old house and realised why it has a bad rep Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radcliffewhite1 674 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 18 hours ago, Casino said: Ours has probably gone up by pushing 40% in 3 years since we bought it House parents left me by a similar amount Only really helpful if you sell and go somewhere abroad that doesnt have crazy property prices Keep thinking about it, could retire tomorrow A house has gone up for sale on your folks street if they get the asking price that’s a big jump👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
athywhite1958 377 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 19 hours ago, L/H White said: full of tramps in walkden anyway There's nothing in Athy for your sort either 😁 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweep 1,095 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 We fairly recently moved (November) our old house sold within 24 hours of being listed, which meant we then offered on this one, which had only been on the market for a few days. Property prices round here are going through the roof again at the minute as more and more people are moving out from London as they want/need a garden and the extra room(s) required for home offices I'd hate to be a first time buyer, round here, it's not even that expensive compared to just 25 miles further south but even a small 2 bed terrace house in the village is now knocking on for £300K now. The young couple who bought our old house had to get a 35 year mortgage!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
little whitt 495 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 22 hours ago, Spider said: There’s absolutely fuck all for sale. Can sell mine quick enough, but at the minute most houses are in huge demand. Asked about one today and they had 18 viewings booked in. Any visionaries on here fancy giving me an idea if things are going to change later this year? where you want to move ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Site Supporter Spider 2,187 Posted April 8 Author Site Supporter Share Posted April 8 1 hour ago, little whitt said: where you want to move ?? Need to stay Horwich or environs due to kids schools. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomski 772 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 57 minutes ago, Spider said: Need to stay Horwich or environs due to kids schools. Nothing in Horwich. Ask Stevie B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators Casino 2,410 Posted April 8 Moderators Share Posted April 8 3 hours ago, radcliffewhite1 said: A house has gone up for sale on your folks street if they get the asking price that’s a big jump👍 Can't see it on right move I think there's one half way down the close that's a great spec Or the one opposite my dad's Which agent, pal? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radcliffewhite1 674 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 1 minute ago, Casino said: Can't see it on right move I think there's one half way down the close that's a great spec Or the one opposite my dad's Which agent, pal? Think it was Harrison’s will look at send you a link, yes looks very modern and stylish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators Casino 2,410 Posted April 8 Moderators Share Posted April 8 That's the one My dad's is a corner plot but nowhere near that finish When tenants took it over there was anaglypta everywhere Be nice to see what it goes for Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bolton_blondie 155 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 1 hour ago, Spider said: Need to stay Horwich or environs due to kids schools. Move in with the pony. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
little whitt 495 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 1 hour ago, Spider said: Need to stay Horwich or environs due to kids schools. i know one that's coming soon but you need ££££££ what wrong with being at the back of me cause Pabs lives there 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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