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AIBU to wonder why our fairly priced new-build house is not selling?

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Housesellinghelp · 07/04/2026 07:43

We have a 5 year old ‘new build’ is a very mumsnet ‘naice’ area in the catchment area for some of the best state schools in the UK. A big 4 bed with four bathrooms, decorated very neutral and fairly high end - it’s definitely a nicer than usual new build. Garden isn’t overlooked, triple driveway, neighbours are staggered so not cramped. Three large doubles and a single bedroom (that could get in a double at a push).

We had our house valued by 3 separate agents. All valued the house between £675-£700k. We listed at £675 as we’d like a fairly fast sale. That was 8 weeks ago. 4 weeks ago we reduced to £649k as we’d had 8 viewings and no offers, and we’ve since had a further 2 viewings but that’s it.

I’ve looked at houses for sale in the area and also houses that have recently sold. We aren’t priced above what seems average. We had our house for sale a couple of years ago very briefly and received an offer for £690k but we changed our minds and pulled out of the sale.

The estate agents have no feedback for us either. They say nobody looks around and criticises anything. The only after viewing feedback we’ve had is that a couple of viewers wanted something a bit bigger/a 5 bed.

Any ideas as to why the house isn’t selling?!

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Housesellinghelp · 07/04/2026 07:47

Whinge · 07/04/2026 07:46

It's only 5 years old and you've already put it up for sale twice in that time.

Perhaps that's ringing alarm bells for potential buyers.

I do agree with the thinking behind this. But it’s a very “young family” area, so I don’t think it’s uncommon. Lots of people moving to upsize etc.

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Aluna · 07/04/2026 07:46

The market is down 80% according to my Winkworth contact. Only people buying/selling are those who absolutely have to.

Iran war and possible consequences had already made massive impact.

Whinge · 07/04/2026 07:46

It's only 5 years old and you've already put it up for sale twice in that time.

Perhaps that's ringing alarm bells for potential buyers.

Motnight · 07/04/2026 07:46

It's always the price, Op.

Are you brave enough to post a link, you'll get loads of feedback that way. It's not something I would do 😬

Edited to say that you don't want to post the link!

Housesellinghelp · 07/04/2026 07:46

seriouslynonames · 07/04/2026 07:45

We need a link to see the house!

I don’t really want to post my house, unfortunately!

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REDB99 · 07/04/2026 07:46

Without pictures and the listing it’ll be impossible to offer any suggestions.

PeonyPatch · 07/04/2026 07:45

Possibly due to the economy right now? Mortgage rates are up due to the war.

Letsgobaby26 · 07/04/2026 07:45

Link?

seriouslynonames · 07/04/2026 07:45

We need a link to see the house!