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How much work should I do?

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ohsmeg · 12/07/2022 22:12

I have very sadly just inherited my dm's house in Berkshire. 3 bed end terrace that hasn't had anything done to it since the 80s. It was lived in by a smoker with a dog who wouldn't let anyone help clean it and tbh it looks and smells bad.

It needs all new flooring, decor, kitchen and bathrooms, possibly more. This is a lot of work and I've no idea how I'd pay for any of it. What I really want to know is if it's really worth trying to do it up, or if I should try to sell as is. Or maybe do some and leave others? How much could this end up costing? Any advice gratefully received.

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ohsmeg · 14/07/2022 19:50

@Talipesmum Thank you, it was a well loved and happy home. You can just imagine what kind of mad birthday presents wwe got :)

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easyday · 14/07/2022 21:13

Clean it thoroughly - I mean get some end of tenancy people in to do a real proper job. Then put it on the market.
Don't bother doing a half assed job - a new kitchen and/or bathroom isn't going to help if it needs a new central heating system and wiring.
I'd much rather buy a house that needs total renovation than one where I have to pay for someone's cheap kitchen - I'll be ripping it out anyway.

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