Just as the title says really! I haven't a clue anymore and would love some advice.
I'm a FTB, and buying a house by myself. I went to see a house and really liked it - it's done up to a lovely standard, and looks to be newly plastered and decorated, new roof on the garage - it looks really looked after and I wouldn't have to really do anything - maybe repair the driveway as it's a bit holey (?) and potentially I would move the boiler from the spare room to the kitchen in the future.
The only things that are putting me off are that there is a takeaway to the back and I'm a bit worried about noise etc, and it's a small kitchen so couldn't pop a table in there. I've met the neighbours and they're lovely (as is the lady selling). It's up for 140-145k guide and is a semi detatched with 2 bedrooms.
On an attached street is a 2 bed, semi house I went to see after - it's up for 127k but I was told they would accept 125k. It's a similar style, but the living room is smaller, and the kitchen is bigger so could fit a table, and it has a larder which I like. The living room has a nicer fire. The bedroom has one slightly bigger than the smaller one of the first, and then another much smaller than the first's master. Bathroom isn't as big. House needs replastering and redecorating. Needs a window made double glazed. The kitchen is completely livable but not to my taste. The garage looks to need replacing really. Garden isn't as big and is overlooked by a large business. The rendering to the outside looks patchy and has some cracks in. It's currently being let out but I've been told it's a rolling contract.
I've leaning towards the first more expensive house as I'm thinking that by the time I've had to make the changes it will have been much more expensive. I realise it's a bit of a rambly list, but does that sound right? I have no idea how much things really cost and obviously haven't had to spend money on doing up a house but any advice would be really appreciated! Many thanks
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livinginabox1 · 01/11/2017 23:05
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