Would you buy a house without a garden?

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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.

No. I've never not had a garden and I'm not prepared to be without one.

And, despite living in a very small village, I couldn't manage without my garden. Apart from hanging out my washing (love that line dried smell) it's nice to be able to let the dog out for a midnight wee, have pots and flowerbeds to mark the seasons, to have a tiny bit of lawn to sit on in the height of summer, a bit of patio for a barbecue, a garden shed to put all those 'bits' in that there isn't really room for in the house (christmas tree stand/spare chairs/cleaning materials) and just to be able to have the back windows open without worrying about people peering in!

I would never buy a house without a garden.

No.
I'd compromise on just about anything else

Where would you keep your bins?

@LadyOfTheImprovisedBath

If there was a yard - like back to backs have -

Back to back actually have no back yard at all, the back wall of the house is the back wall of the house behind.
There aren't many left of that build type.

OP I think we need to know if there is a yard at all? I'd buy with a yard, but not with no outside space at all.

Regarding resale, it really depends what the norm is housing wise in the area. For example I hear people say they'd never buy a house with the bathroom downstairs, but round here that is very common. People really wouldn't find it weird.

Nope. Our current house doesn't have a massive garden (1930's terrace) but its big enough for a patch of lawn, trampoline and somewhere to sit. DD is always out in the garden.

The house we're moving to has a garden twice the size and is a stones throw from a lovely park, but DD is too little to go unsupervised. Having some outside space is a non-negotiable factor for us.

There are only the two of us, no DC, but neither of us would entertain a property without any outside space. Lockdown really brought it home to us how important it is, particularly as we had nice weather so could sit out on our own. I like being able to put washing out, sit out with a glass of wine and a book whilst DH is watching sport on the telly. It's just nice to have out own space.

id love not to have a garden me and dh both hate it

No.

Not in a million years.

I would OP - no outside space at all - yes I would not like that but if you mean a garden which has a lawn etc - my son has grown up never having had a garden but we have lived over the road from a park. What I would miss is a little space to put two chairs and a little table so you can sit outside - other than that I have seen so many friends who have bought houses because "garden" & scarcely used. A nearby park is great. But I think it depends where you live. I know people who have lived in flats with a balcony near a park & children have grown up perfectly well - equally know people who have moved miles to get a lawn.

Hope all works out well for you

I would not buy a house without a garden. I realise that's probably a very British approach, as of course many Europeans love in flats, perhaps with a balcony.

I have a large garden, yes it takes upkeep, but it's straight forward lawns and bush borders. Cut back once each year, grass mown weekly.

I don't know how people coped in the gorgeous weather during lockdown without a garden.

For kids, paddling pool, trampoline, swings etc, not necessarily all possible in a park.

No

No - and if it's a family home, it would make it much harder to sell if you ever wanted or needed to.

No. I was so grateful for my garden during lockdown.

I do not disagree with those saying they would not buy a house without a garden - what I would say is , if there are properties without a garden and they sell - then resale is not necessarily a problem.

But that is different to what you want for living in. & what facilities are available in the park.

I think it is somewhat akin to people saying they would never buy a house without a garage or off street parking. I have never had off street parking or a garage , as well as never a lawn. DS is now 20 odd and we have all had a lovely time without. I think it depends where you live as to how important these things are or how much they detract from your property if you don't have them - where my parents live - no garden - no garage / drive / off st parking would be an utter "no" - where I live they are nice to haves - not essential

Depends how important a garden is for you vs how good the location is. I use the garden to hang out washing in the summer; other than that, essential maintenance and that's about it. I don't have the time to 'enjoy' it. Outdoor time is walking the dog. The kids hardly ever bother to go in the garden. It's nice to have, but overall, a good location would be much more of a priority for me than a garden. I've lived in three different (suburbian-ish) places in the last two years, and from observation, people really don't use their gardens all that much.
Sure, gardens are nice for small kids. What's even nicer, though, is a shared play space where they can make friends and regularly play with them - so a local playground can make up for the lack of garden in many ways. It's just a question of priorities, really, because something will always have to give.

I wouldn’t but I love my garden it’s bigger than average and DH is currently building a patio and enclosing it, it’s under a tree. It’s going to be really lovely when done. I also have many happy memories of seeing dc playing out there.

I wouldn't buy a house without any outside space. I think if you buy it you have to accept the resell market will be very limited.

I would actively search out a property with minimal to no outdoor space. I hate gardening and gardens.

No. We have a small garden that isn’t suitable for kids really.

The early days of lockdown before everyone gave up and the kids starting playing out again was a nightmare when the weather was nice.

No, especially after lock down. The playground on the estate would be closed again if there’s another lock down

Back to back terrace houses do not have a back yard

Ah sorry I didn’t know that, so it does look like it could indeed be a house with no land at all. Quite unusual I think but clearly exists.

No definitely not.

No I wouldn't.

When my kids were growing up it was a life saver.
My kitchen opened up onto a smallish garden, we had a tall fence built to prevent escape- the kids could play in there while I was cooking or busy indoors- I could keep half an eye and an ear open, see themm through the window while getting on with other stuff.
Gardens are great for messy play ts too, or for adults wanting to enjoy a glass of wine on a summers evening.
I am also a huge fan of drying laundry outdoors too.
You don't have to be a keen gardener to enjoy a garden, it's just lovely to have some private outdoor space.