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househelp2025 · 2025-06-02T15:42:23+00:00

Hi there, We are trying to sell our flat and have not had a single viewing. I know that this is typically either due to the price a property is listed at or something to do with the way it has been marketed. I would be enormously grateful for any feedback on the listing and what (if anything) might deter you from booking a viewing? It is a long lease - just shy of 999 years, and has a designated parking space in a private secure car park under the flat. Is it the photos? Is the price too high? Something else? Thanks in advance! [[https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/162227357#/?channel=RES_BUY Flat listing]]

InjuryMyArse · 02/06/2025 17:41

What a difference some plants on that balcony would make.
You can always take them with you when you sell.

Please give your opinions on why we have not had any viewings on our flat? Listing included

WiddlinDiddlin · 02/06/2025 17:40

Is that carpark area a cut through to somewhere else, a place drunken loudmouths loiter etc?

Service charge - I had a look for it and could not see it - even if I had though, that is a lot of money, and is there any guarantee that the charge won't shoot up year on year? People are very wary of that now, and rightly so.

It seems nicely done, clean and tidy, a decent space and a sensible floor plan but yes it is a bit dark.

Price is too high for what you get I think.

Frauhubert · 02/06/2025 17:40

Yes, beds against the window feel very claustrophobic 😒

FleurDeFleur · 02/06/2025 17:40

househelp2025 · 02/06/2025 17:39

Well, if I were the sole decision-maker here I would be inclined to reduce it to £315k, however, my partner will have opposing ideas to this I imagine and want to reduce it - in the first instance - to £320k. We will have a chat and see.

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That would be a good start, so you can take it from there. It's really nice, it'll be perfect for someone!
Why are you moving?

prelovedusername · 02/06/2025 17:40

The estate agent’s description is very impersonal and glossy, it reads like a brochure for a new property. I would want to know what they are doing to promote its particular features to potential buyers as this listing seems rather generic.

FedupofArsenalgame · 02/06/2025 17:40

Sagepage · 02/06/2025 17:35

You can’t tell that from the listing though. I’d be concerned from the map and not bother to view based on the proximity.

I don’t see how you can’t hear trains if you are that close- but if you truly can’t might be worth spelling it out in the description I.e “triple glazing means despite its convenient location to the train station, this flat does not suffer from any associated noise”. It would need to be true though, and not something you’ve just learned to tolerate.

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If you live near a train station your brain filters out train noise.

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househelp2025 · 02/06/2025 17:39

FleurDeFleur · 02/06/2025 17:38

Yes, that's a good point, although I suspect they're not the target market, but you never know.
What do you think you'll reduce it to?

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Well, if I were the sole decision-maker here I would be inclined to reduce it to £315k, however, my partner will have opposing ideas to this I imagine and want to reduce it - in the first instance - to £320k. We will have a chat and see.

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MrTiddlesTheCat · 02/06/2025 17:39

The things that would put me off are the beds under the windows, if they won't fit side ways then I wouldn't consider buying it; and what's underneath your flat, is it the entry to the carpark?

FedupofArsenalgame · 02/06/2025 17:39

And tbh a season ticket just to Liv St is £500 a month as well which is steep. Costs more if you need to go more into lindon

LadyMary50 · 02/06/2025 17:38

Youcancallmeirrelevant · 02/06/2025 16:52

Nothing about a service charge? Which I assume is probably pretty high. Also, no sq footage included, just says ask agent which to me means the agent is lazy

The service charge is on the lease link.

FleurDeFleur · 02/06/2025 17:38

househelp2025 · 02/06/2025 17:36

No, most of them will not want a flat, you're right, but it is reflective of the fact that the two grammar schools push up prices in the entirety of the city. And yes some single parents with a child at the grammar schools do buy flats here.

I think we will look to lower the price in any event.

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Yes, that's a good point, although I suspect they're not the target market, but you never know.
What do you think you'll reduce it to?

Frauhubert · 02/06/2025 17:37

If I had to live in Chelmsford the last thing I would want to pay for is a concierge 🥹

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househelp2025 · 02/06/2025 17:36

FleurDeFleur · 02/06/2025 17:33

Are people who want a Grammar school going to want a flat.
You have a really nice property, it's smart and obviously well looked after. Someone will want it. It's the price.
If you lower the price, you'll get viewings and a sale

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No, most of them will not want a flat, you're right, but it is reflective of the fact that the two grammar schools push up prices in the entirety of the city. And yes some single parents with a child at the grammar schools do buy flats here.

I think we will look to lower the price in any event.

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Puzzledandpissedoff · 02/06/2025 17:36

househelp2025 · 02/06/2025 17:06

£2371 is the per annum price of the service charge

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I'm afraid that would kill it stone dead for me, gym and concierge or not

It's a modern building so shouldn't need much doing, but the instant they have to start on repairs that's going to skyrocket - in fact even if you have to drop the price significantly it may be better to get rid now before the increases start happening

minormajor · 02/06/2025 17:35

user1471462634 · 02/06/2025 17:33

It's a nice/up to date furnished flat, good area, someone will buy it but reduce the price, plants on the balcony, dress the balcony table, cushions on the chairs, bamboo/willow trellis on the railings & put any lamps on in the rooms & take pics again - good luck.

This plus a proper interiors photographer

Sagepage · 02/06/2025 17:35

househelp2025 · 02/06/2025 17:30

There's no noise at all from the train line, fortunately.

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You can’t tell that from the listing though. I’d be concerned from the map and not bother to view based on the proximity.

I don’t see how you can’t hear trains if you are that close- but if you truly can’t might be worth spelling it out in the description I.e “triple glazing means despite its convenient location to the train station, this flat does not suffer from any associated noise”. It would need to be true though, and not something you’ve just learned to tolerate.

theleafandnotthetree · 02/06/2025 17:34

It"'s feels quite corporate and cold and charnless to me, more like an AirBnB than a home. Books, plants, pictures, cuahions etc would add a bit of personality. People hsve limited imaginations, you hsve to sell this as someplace interesting and vibrant space in which people LIVE versus aleep in after their commute to London

FleurDeFleur · 02/06/2025 17:34

mumof1or2 · 02/06/2025 17:32

I think a lot of people commenting on this post must be northerners as that price seems pretty reasonable to me! The flat looks lovely and if I was on the market for a two bed, I’d view it for sure. Maybe there just isn’t much demand for two bed flats in your area at the moment?

I think if it was a good price there would have been viewings as it's a nice flat.

FleurDeFleur · 02/06/2025 17:33

househelp2025 · 02/06/2025 17:31

yes, certainly not a posh area, although it is in walking distance of two of the best grammar schools in the country, and that coupled with close proximity to London for commuters does impact the price of properties here.

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Are people who want a Grammar school going to want a flat.
You have a really nice property, it's smart and obviously well looked after. Someone will want it. It's the price.
If you lower the price, you'll get viewings and a sale

user1471462634 · 02/06/2025 17:33

It's a nice/up to date furnished flat, good area, someone will buy it but reduce the price, plants on the balcony, dress the balcony table, cushions on the chairs, bamboo/willow trellis on the railings & put any lamps on in the rooms & take pics again - good luck.

FedupofArsenalgame · 02/06/2025 17:32

Bigfatsunandclouds · 02/06/2025 17:05

Bathrooms without windows scream a damp problem! 325 for a seemingly cramped 2 bed flat with a 2k plus service charge, no thanks! I think your pricing is way out!

Tbh I had a flat with a window less bathroom. The extractor fan just switched on as we turned on light going in. Didn't have damp issues although sold it when it was 5 years old

mumof1or2 · 02/06/2025 17:32

I think a lot of people commenting on this post must be northerners as that price seems pretty reasonable to me! The flat looks lovely and if I was on the market for a two bed, I’d view it for sure. Maybe there just isn’t much demand for two bed flats in your area at the moment?

PeloMom · 02/06/2025 17:31

Ramallamading · 02/06/2025 17:30

I'd remove that then because it's not the flat.

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It’s part of the amenities though (that the service charges pay for). It should be included.

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househelp2025 · 02/06/2025 17:31

FedupofArsenalgame · 02/06/2025 17:27

No not a posh area. But probably not too expensive for a flat in Chelmsford

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yes, certainly not a posh area, although it is in walking distance of two of the best grammar schools in the country, and that coupled with close proximity to London for commuters does impact the price of properties here.

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TooManyCupsAndMugs · 02/06/2025 17:31

It's the price. Offers over is awful (do you want buyers have to guess how much you really want?) and there is a flat under offer at the £300K mark. It's not worth that money, sorry.