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Would you buy a house without a garden?

130 replies

Tearsforyears · 31/08/2020 13:26

Excellent area, new build so no need to do much work, close to a park and a Main Street. But no garden? (Two kids 4&8)? On a new estate with a small park and plenty of kids.

I live in Scotland so whilst the garden is nice for bbqs etc we don’t actually get the opportunity that get out and sit.

For the same price you can get a house with a garden but you sacrifice location.

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dudsville · 31/08/2020 13:28

If you're not a gardener then I wouldn't. I live in an area where a lot of people really tend their gardens and it's so pretty. Now when I see just a patch of grass I think it looks dull, and if it were me I'd rather have more house and less of bare garden.

Aroundtheworldin80moves · 31/08/2020 13:29

No. We are garden people. DDs spend a lot of time in the garden. Practically live out there are times (come inside for showers and toilet!)

Other people would be fine, so look at your lifestyle

toastmeahotcrossbun · 31/08/2020 13:29

No. I'd buy a flat with no garden, but most people expect a garden with a house and it would be too difficult to sell without. Plus with dcs that age I'd definitely get a garden if I could afford to, even if that meant a slightly less good location.

ginghamtablecloths · 31/08/2020 13:31

No, I wouldn't buy a house without a garden - it would depress me more than words can say. Outside space is good for our mental health and I think it is good for a mother to know the children can get out of her hair for a while.

BigSandyBalls2015 · 31/08/2020 13:31

No I wouldn’t even without kids but with kids your DCs age then I would think it’s essential for somewhere they can go outside without you having to be there all the time.

BabyLlamaZen · 31/08/2020 13:32

I really wouldn't, but I lived a long time without a garden. But if you're not sure and have two kids already then you must know if you use one now?

I also think with covid times would you be OK being locked down again with no garden?

Also make sure there's no service charge as that is the silent killer in lots of new builds. Actually makes them more expensive, they go up every year and makes it harder to sell.

BigSandyBalls2015 · 31/08/2020 13:33

As PP have said it would be difficult to sell surely? Even more so since lockdown/covid as most people have really appreciated having a garden, however small

TheBeesKnee · 31/08/2020 13:34

Absolutely not. I have a park nearby but no way would I potter down there in my flip flops and PJs for a morning coffee Hmm

SnuggyBuggy · 31/08/2020 13:34

After the lockdown I'd be reluctant

MarshaBradyo · 31/08/2020 13:35

No but I love having a fair sized garden and all the plants I’ve grown

AntiHop · 31/08/2020 13:35

If it's got no garden, what is directly behind it?

ShirleyPhallus · 31/08/2020 13:37

Absolutely not. But then I also wouldn’t buy a new build so 🤷‍♀️

Not sure I understand the set up though. What do the back windows look out over?

purplecorkheart · 31/08/2020 13:40

Is there a yard or anything? What do you do about bins and rubbish?

EasilyDelighted · 31/08/2020 13:41

No way. Even in winter I like having outdoor space.

BigSandyBalls2015 · 31/08/2020 13:44

That’s a point! What is behind it?

Spiderseason · 31/08/2020 13:46

No

RemyHadley · 31/08/2020 13:46

Nope.

Parks are nice and all, but no good when you just want to pop outside for a coffee in your PJs.

It would be an absolute dealbreaker for so many buyers I’d worry about resale as well.

GreyGardens88 · 31/08/2020 13:47

Nope, I'd expect at least a patio or courtyard

Nixen · 31/08/2020 13:47

No garden at all? Or do you mean just a small yard? I can’t picture any company building houses with no outside space at all!

SmudgeButt · 31/08/2020 13:48

so you want to get dinner ready and the kids need to blow off some energy for half an hour. where do they go? an enclosed space is a good safe place for them to be.

when I were a pup we all used to play on the road in front of our homes but that was long ago and in galaxy far, far away.

GoldenNCurly · 31/08/2020 13:50

Is there any area behind the house?

blibblibs · 31/08/2020 13:51

We rent and don't have a garden. Weren't fussy to have one, neither of us enjoy gardening so seemed a bonus not to have one. But my goodness we've really missed not having one, especially these last 6 months. DC are slightly older than yours and there is no way I'd ever move somewhere without one again.

Jujuball · 31/08/2020 13:52

I definitely wouldn't.

aShinyNewUsername · 31/08/2020 13:52

I grew up (birth to 18) in a terraced house with a small back yard and I longed for a garden the whole time.
I was always a bit envious going to friends houses who had gardens.

So when I bought my first house and every house since the number one priority has always been a big garden.

Now ironically my own children barely touch the garden whatsoever 😂

So what I’m saying is- I don’t know.

Kez0777 · 31/08/2020 13:56

I have an old grade 2 listed cottage that has no garden. It's never been a problem for 2 DD's now age 10 & 8 or ddog. We have a lovely park 1 minute walk away.
I'm not a garden person and sometimes think it would be nice to have one but the hassle of keeping it nice would be a pain for me.