I have the dreaded buyers remorse

[Cronx27]

I've been so excited to move into this house but now I'm sitting here fretting. When I bought, my only concern was how tight the street is (cars parked on both sides and it's really narrow), plus it's a street of tiny terraced houses and some are not that nice (luckily mine is lovely.) However now I notice more flaws. It's really close to the high street which I saw as a win as I'm a young, single person but now I'm wondering if I made a terrible decision and already thinking of scenarios of not being able to sell it in the future because no one wants to be this close. Not to mention, being so close to the high St means you get some odd sorts walking down the road. I'm worried I went for the best house on a bad street instead of the worst on a good street 😭

This has just turned into a rant of my worries but any advice on how to move past this would be great

I used to live on a street off the High St. i loved it. It was easy to just walk everywhere, not worry about needing taxis home, buses to bigger places also easy walk.
Downsides were parking, and yes the late night/early morning staggering home pub/club/bar goers and their loudness/ behaviour.

All in all i do miss the location and its benefits.

Also, when you come to sell, it will probably be to someone who wants to be close to those ammenities.
Enjoy your new home

Lots of people want to be close to the town - not just young people. I don't drive so any house I buy ideally has to be within walking distance of amenities.

Odd sorts walking down the road can happen in all sorts of areas.

Other people will see the same attractions as you did when you bought it. It's normal to feel worried after you've made such a big step in your life, and a major purchase - when the stress of moving wears off, you're tired, and there can be a sense of anti-climax. Once you are settled into the house, you'll feel better.

I used to live in a flat above a shop on the high street and I loved the noise of life and the close proximity to everything. It wasn't a forever home and was great for that time of my life. You will be able to sell the house to someone who wants proximity to things when you decide to sell.
Enjoy your house for the period you have it.

I've had 3 houses in my life. First I bought on my own. Loved the house and it was relatively convenient for transport and work, but I overlooked the advantage of being able to walk to shops easily. There was a laundrette a few minutes away that I used prior to buying a washing machine but other shops were at least 10 minutes away and not very useful.

When we married my DH insisted we lived near the local high road (it was also a popular area, so the houses were quite pricey for what they were) as he had lived in a village with no amenities as a child. It was great - lots of useful shops, pubs, restaurants plus I always met friends and acquaintances when out and about (once I had acquired some, it was a new area for me!).

We moved a few years back but still live close to shops. Can't imagine living somewhere more exclusively residential now.

Also our current house is in a nice area, in a quiet road (but near a main road) and we still get drug dealers, drunks and oddballs hanging around. (I think there are a few hostels etc around here). It's OK, sounds worse than it actually is!

Your house sounds perfect for you.

I had random worries like this when I moved into my house 6 years ago. Now we are thinking of selling and I can't bare to leave it. Just focus on the positives and make it your home.

As a family I love living by the high street - yes, parking is tight, you do get a few more randoms lurking in the street and more rubbish gets blown on to it. OTOH, I can buy almost anything I might need in a pinch literally 20 seconds from my house, be at a bus stop in seconds and the tube in just a couple of minutes.

Yes, some people might not want to be near a high street but plenty of people really appreciate the convenience too. Our road is very popular, so even houses at our end (which is a bit noisier and has some slightly tatty backs of shops at it) go really quickly when on the market.

Ahhh don't worry, @Cronx27 - sounds like totally normal buyers remorse to me! It might help to address the things you're worried about and physically do something about them - for example, if you're worried about "dodgy" people walking down the street, make sure your security is good. Install a strong, high-security-spec front door, one of the video-doorbell cams, and maybe those pretty external wooden shutters that you can close over at night?

Wow thank you all so much! You've made me so much calmer and think a little bit more rationally. I really appreciate it ❤️ I hope this thread helps anyone else feeling the same

I think it sounds really nice. None of this would be a deal breaker for me and like others I can definitely see the advantages of living so close to the high street. And if you loved it then others will too!

After six weeks, you’ll be able to park like a ninja 👍

I used to live in the centre of town when I was young free and single, I loved it, so convenient and there was never a dull moment, I loved watching the world go by and the occasional street brawl! When I retire I will look to the centre of town again but one without pub fights at kick out time!

My first house was off a high street - it was a great place to be. I never felt lonely, there was no need to do “a big shop” - I just treated the shops as my cupboards! I had my first child there and it was great as I was in walking distance to library, toddler groups, nursery, playground etc. also great bus / train links. All of these things are highly desirable for the right buyer in the future. I wouldn’t worry - you’ll settle in soon

Don't panic. This is normal. I live in a nice street (cul de sac) but I do get a lot of oddballs from not so nice streets using our street as a cut through to the shops. When I first moved in and was hyper sensitive to my surroundings, it wasa big deal, now I couldn't care less. Dont be surprised if next week you focus on another perceived issue, and so on, until you bore yourself with it all. Your house sounds lovely.

People always say get the worst house on the best street.

But you know what - when you come to sell, perhaps someone who absolutely loves the location will buy the best house in THEIR BEST location.

Don't worry about that at all xx

This has happened to me every single time I've moved. You have just completed a MASSIVE financial transaction, have made a huge decision based on just a few short viewings and been through a tense/stressful/expensive buying process. It's totally normal to feel unsettled, unsure and uncomfortable. It will pass! Give yourself some time to feel at home and you'll fall back in love with the place.

I loved the hustle and bustle when I was young and carefree. So convenient and fun.

@Hoolihan

This has happened to me every single time I've moved. You have just completed a MASSIVE financial transaction, have made a huge decision based on just a few short viewings and been through a tense/stressful/expensive buying process. It's totally normal to feel unsettled, unsure and uncomfortable. It will pass! Give yourself some time to feel at home and you'll fall back in love with the place.

100% agree with this!

I find a lot of change quite difficult and stressful. And lets face it, moving house is one of the biggest upheavals you'll go through.

I think a lot of these feelings will settle down once your house begins to feel more like home. Congratulations - I think it sounds lovely

Everything that those above have said! When you come to sell, there will be someone who wants it for the exact same reasons that you chose it. In the meantime, enjoy your new home - don’t worry about what is to come, enjoy making it your cosy retreat.

Part of the reason the sub division I live in at the moment is so expensive is because you are minutes away from stores, bars and restaurants. Main Street is noisy at night but we never hear anything.

Your home and area sounds fabulous! I remember buying my first home and I had very vivid dreams for months. I think it was the responsibility of paying a mortgage.

i like living in town centre. You soon learn to ignore other peoples crap and its so convenient to be able to go out without having to worry about transport or parking.

You need to give yourself time for this house to become your new home.
You will feel the love soon, I’m sure.