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

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

nice flat. Service charge too high for me and I would worry it would get higher over the years.

Your flat is lovely, but has a limited market as it’s only going to be suitable for a single person or couple who might be priced out by the mortgage cost plus service charge.

It looks like a good rental property, so might appeal to an investor. Could your agent explore that market for you?

The price is pretty punchy given how close it is to the train line

I live in a town not dissimelar to Chelmsford, with a 45 min train to London. That price would get you a 3 bed house in a nicer part of town.

I am amazed at the price, seems far too high. We are also trying to sell, it is a nightmare currently, good luck!

Is the brick wall real brick or brick wallpaper? If it's wallpaper it needs to go. The words too . It's a bit naff with the words on the wall.

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

It's very similar to new builds around where I am which are around 50k cheaper but then we're much further north.

Can you dress the flat a bit better perhaps eg move the beds so the headboards aren't shutting the light out, and the same with one of the sofas. From this distance it looks very small.

I came here to say similar to the first two points here. The view directly into other flats would be off-putting for me, and the lack of green space. The lack of light in the bedroom feels (rightly or wrongly) down to that being the only place for the bed. I wouldn't like my bed under a window but appreciate that's personal preference. And the bathrooms being interior rooms and having no windows would really put me off, partly form a light perspective but also because they are far more likely to get damp.

Sorry OP, I know that none of those things are within your control but in combination with the price, they're probably making it a tricky sell for you

This is your competition. Look at all that green you can see from the balcony.

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/161902568

You need some massive green and beautiful plants on the balcony - at least one at each end, disguising the view - and maybe some raffia/bamboo screening to disguise the railings. Than put something colourful on the balcony furniture. Those two pictures are so off putting.

The first photo of the living room doesn’t emphasise the space somehow.

It needs more colour and comfort without looking cluttered.

Id be put off with having to leave the block and be immediately in traffic jams ( my DD used to go to school near there.) And are there service charges? They have a habit of going up yearly and getting less for them .

Bedrooms look small and can't see any greenery nearby ( I know it's in town but even so) And the block itself is ugly. I think you would need to reduce the price

The price & the service charge.
you need better photos.

Have a think about the price. If others are priced similarly it will at least make yours more attractive.

in the living room, I’d also maybe swap the couch blocking the window for the table and move things up a bit. This will generate more light.

Also if you can, I’d have a declutter and get the pics retaken. If not, at least put some things in storage for when you do get viewings. Good luck.

Gut reaction- it's expensive and small and overlooks a carpark. I guess if the estate agents have priced it right then it's just a matter of waiting until someone wants it. Trying to be more helpful can you remember why you bought it? What attracted you to the flat? Can you capitalise on that?

You could landscape your balcony. Move the inside plants outside! Also, the floor plan says 'ground floor', but the balcony suggests first? It suggests the balcony is nearer the carpark than it is?

I don't know how clearer you need to be about the proximity to central London, but that does seem a pretty easy commute, especially for a young couple working in the city for eg. Something about vibrant London lifestyle in the blurb?

I'm not a fan of 'offers in excess of'. I'm never sure what that means. Just tell me the price and I can offer under (I'd be looking at a cheeky 295 in this case, upping to 300 in negotiation!)

Swap the sofas around so the room feels wider; I’d turn the rug the other way aswell if you want it in the photos. Get rid of that tiny table and put a bigger one in or a round one. Some greenery on your balcony is a must! If you’re set on that price I’d consider getting a home staging person in and redoing the photos tbh; they may well suggest changing out your furniture with some other styles for the photos but could work magic. I think the space is ok. The problem for me is that it’s not aspirational enough. What would someone who needs 2 beds has a 35 min commute to London LOVE?? I’d be thinking things like houseplants, a lovely secluded balcony to relax on weekends; a nice dining table to host friends, a mini bar, lovely lighting, a luxury guest room that they can also WFH in. It’s a lot of money for them to spend; they will know that aswell. You need those items to speak to your profiled buyers and sell them a lovely future in that flat! x

Can't believe this is what a small flat is going for. Sorry, not a helpful comment for you op.

Can you add a load of shrubs or greenery of some sort to the balcony?

Do the beds fit the other way in the bedrooms? They don’t look great where you have them currently in front of the windows but I appreciate you might not be able to change that… Service charge is off putting but again you can’t change that. Could you put up some screening, get some plants and redo the balcony photos to obscure the view of the car park? I know buyers will still see it in person but it might help you get viewings and then you never know, the rest of the flat might convince them to overlook it. Your kitchen looks super dark in those photos. If it was a gloomy day get that picture redone too. I’d also stage your dining table to seat 4 as it’s nice to know you could have friends over for dinner. Picture 10 of mostly your badly hung TV is just awful- get them to delete that. If the parking is especially good for the area include a photo of it! But really, there’s not a long wrong with it that you can realistically change. It’s just a small flat with awkward bedrooms and a high service charge… it’s nicely decorated and looks in good nick so really it’s the price (it’s always the price).

I think some of the photos are unnecessary and take away rather than add something.

The living room looking towards the kitchen is better. The outside shot isn't bad and could be the main pic. The one of the TV in bedroom just makes it look cramped.

Do the bedrooms need to be arranged that way?
The beds under the windows make them look small.

The balcony pic isn't the best and overall they are all quite dark.

It's a flat of a certain type. Just dress it a bit more for young and aspirational.

Well I like it x

It should be in the full description. if I'm honest I gave up clicking on all the links as they all just say 'ask agent'...