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Flat not selling

133 replies

Ham94 · 09/10/2021 19:37

Hi all,
I’m trying to sell my flat. We’ve been on the market for 4 months and only had 3 viewings! Any advice or feedback on our ad?
High Street, Walton-On-Thames, KT12
www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/110512439

OP posts:
ojojojoja · 09/10/2021 19:39

i think it looks lovely OP! I can't see anything wrong. If I was going to be really really fussy, it is very beige, which may not be everyone's taste but I think it looks classy and is fine as is.

Suzi888 · 09/10/2021 19:43

faints at the price strewth that’s an expensive area OP!

It looks lovely- clean and tidy! If I’m being picky I’d get a rug the same colour as your sofa and a couple of floor plants and maybe a coffee table if there’s room. Give a bit of separation between the kitchen and living area.

tiggerwhocamefortea · 09/10/2021 19:43

It looks really nice but more like a Showhome I suppose? If i was being really picky the lounge is clearly an awkward shape and doesn't look very comfy? No rugs nothing to show how you actually live in the place? Where does the washer/dryer go? Is there only one place the TV can go - ie not on a wall? It's small but presumably it's priced in line with what else is on the market?

SmallWaistFatFace · 09/10/2021 19:44

It's lovely but to me doesn't look very homely.

JustAnotherOpinion21 · 09/10/2021 19:47

£800 maintenance fee? What's included in that? Seems a bit excessive

HundredMilesAnHour · 09/10/2021 19:48

It's beautiful, absolutely immaculate. But I'd be put off by the shape of the living room and the lack of dining table, plus the hob location (looks like there isn't space to eat at the breakfast bar because the hob is there).

fluffi · 09/10/2021 19:50

It looks like its above a pub at first glance which would put me off ... I'd scroll on. I had a closer look and I think its a cafe / shops which won't suit everyone but is something you can't do anything about and I assume that is reflected in the price.

Advice - I'd lead with pictures of the inside so people engage with the flat itself.

AnnaSW1 · 09/10/2021 19:51

I was just looking for a better overall photo of the main living room. Is it possible to get an angle where is show the whole room?

H8H8H8 · 09/10/2021 19:54

Im not in the market for a one bed flat but think that would stop me viewing that is storage…. I can’t see any.

MaizeBlouse · 09/10/2021 19:57

Seems expensive for a v small 1 bed.. and I live in London!
I agree that it's a bit soulless and dated. Usually with stuff like this it's price. Plus no outside space which would put off many people. Flats are a hard sell atm

Strangevipers · 09/10/2021 20:00

Oh my word I saw this one

I passed on it because we didn't want a leasehold or a ground floor

Don't panic though OP it only takes one person to love it

CoastalWave · 09/10/2021 20:00

It's too expensive.

Everything will move at the right price.

Equalizer · 09/10/2021 20:02

@Ham94 are other 1bed flats in the area selling? That would give me an indication of whether the problem is with your place or the market. We had this issue with my partner's flat when we tried to sell - oversupply on the market of new builds meant we had to re-price to get people in the door. Also think outside space still important to people, this might not be best time to sell if you can hold off a bit longer....

Spidey66 · 09/10/2021 20:05

What’s the lease like? Is it a very long one and/or share of freehold?

HundredMilesAnHour · 09/10/2021 20:05

@Strangevipers

Oh my word I saw this one

I passed on it because we didn't want a leasehold or a ground floor

Don't panic though OP it only takes one person to love it

It doesn't look like it's ground floor. But it doesn't actually say what floor OP. Or if there's a lift or just stairs.
MintJulia · 09/10/2021 20:07

It's lovely and clean but maybe could be a bit more homely. Definitely a rug in front of the sofa, add some colour. It's hard to imagine coming home to your flat after a hard day in February.

Is there a towel rail in the bathroom? Perhaps some coloured towels.

ISaidDontLickTheBin · 09/10/2021 20:07

As a very general principle, if you aren't getting many viewings it's normally because of price or location. If you get plenty of viewings bit no offers, it's something inside the property that's putting people off.

I can't comment on the price, but from the photos and map, is the flat above a shop and on a road junction?

Original poster
Ham94 · 09/10/2021 20:08

Oh wow how strange! It’s first floor, not ground.

Good luck with your search!!Smile

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adasills · 09/10/2021 20:09

It's lovely. ,but I too thought it was over a pub.that woukd put me off straight away

Terminallysleepdeprived · 09/10/2021 20:10

Over £1k of annual fees is a lot to find and would put me off.

The remaining lease is only 123 years, means resale would be effected. Can you afford to try and extend the lease?

It is super expensive for what is a very small 1 bed flat (albeit beautiful). I know the area so it's not necessarily overpriced, but a 1 bed is going to be first timer market and with a lot of the help schemes more first timers are jumping straight to a house.

Good luck OP it is stunning

PanicBuyingSprouts · 09/10/2021 20:10

I think the addition of some plants, a rug and a couple of mirrors to add light would really help. Also ageee with not leading with the outside photo as it does indeed look like it's above a pub.

I'd consider getting better photographs done as well.

Strangevipers · 09/10/2021 20:12

@Ham94

Oh wow how strange! It’s first floor, not ground.

Good luck with your search!!Smile

Oh no get then to change it on the description. Some of these estate agents are useless
SylvanianFrenemies · 09/10/2021 20:14

Nicely presented flat.

Nine of the photos seem to give a full view of the living area. It makes it seem dominated by the kitchen area.

Other than that I would check your pricing. When there's nothing awful, that's usually the issue.

Original poster
Ham94 · 09/10/2021 20:16

Thanks all so much for the help! We’re asking for £20k less than I paid due to the current market for flats Sad. The suggestions to be more homely definitely make sense! I think investing in a rug and plants is a good start. We’ve also given notice to the current agent so will be getting new photos and write up in a couple of weeks.

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Rainallnight · 09/10/2021 20:16

It’s very bare, OP. It doesn’t look homely at all and your estate agent should have advised you about this.

As others have said, rugs, plants, flowers, maybe some books.

Find a way to demarcate the kitchen from the living room. Shelving unit or something?

Opening photo is awful - it should be an interior one. It looks like you live above a shop.

You need to experiment with the sofa configuration to make the living room look a less awkward shape.

Do you have a dining table? Is there room for one. This would be a dealbreaker for me.