House not selling (link included)

[Boogiebot]

So any ideas not even had one viewing so far. Reducing to 120,000 tomorrow. Desperately needing sold.

https://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/64148638/?search_identifier=5cf6ed05360ba992399499c99f058b272e441b5f893551e96f8a5bb506cc3fab

[FloweryWowery]

I'd be having stern words with the EA. No floor plan or pics of the garden or parking...

[TiredandLate]

No central heating. No floor plan. No garden pics. It looks like an ex rental where the tenants left in a hurry and could fit the last few bits in the van. Unloved, basically.

[TripleDaisySummer]

Floorplan and pic of the garden.

This and photos aren't the best.

I think this let us down when we sold our first house - it still sold with a price drop.

However estate agents manged to book the second viewing in to another house down the road they had no intertest in - so I wished I'd insisted we change them or pushed at them more.

[ClaraBourne]

Thinking the same as others but hoping you are ok given your last update and manage to sell and move on in every way possible.

[moppingwizz]

Agent needs to include a floorplan and the council tax level and tenure.

[Nimblesandbimbles]

Definitely needs a pic of the garden as that could be a major selling point. It does have a rather abandoned feel to it but it sounds as though you had to leave suddenly? Hopefully it was nothing to do with the property itself?

[GulesMeansRed]

Also if I were a buyer, I'd be looking at the fact it sold for £105k two years ago, and you're asking for o/o £120?

Perhaps thinking about putting it on as a fixed price instead?

[FutureIsSlim]

Looking at street view, the garden needs a good clear out.

The very tidy neighbour is a selling point imo.

[moppingwizz]

@moppingwizz

Agent needs to include a floorplan and the council tax level and tenure.

For the fees they charge they should not be so flipping lazy.

[Lightsgoingout]

Looks like there’s storage or electric heaters in Scotland….no thank you

[Hugasauras]

@DrySherry

Most importantly it doesn't specify that its freehold !. If its not, and is a leashold, then its far too expensive for the area. People normally only consider that leasehold is an acceptable compromise on flats, not on a 3 bed house. If it's a leasehold you need to knock off 15% imo, or you just won't get any viewings.

It's in Scotland. Almost everything here is freehold so it is never stated.

[TripleDaisySummer]

@GulesMeansRed

Also if I were a buyer, I'd be looking at the fact it sold for £105k two years ago, and you're asking for o/o £120?

Perhaps thinking about putting it on as a fixed price instead?

Two years isn't long in a property so would perhaps worry some potential buyers anyway.

[NotQuiteUsual]

I really like the look inside, I think it's beautiful and has a lot of character. But I have very niche and usually quite unique tastes. I would definitely want a floor plan before viewing, it looks like it would be a weird layout and I'd need to get an idea of it to know if it was worth a view.

I think a floor plan would really help. It comes across massively as a character house.

[Irequireausername]

It's quite expensive for a terrace that needs work. Also materials have gone up, so even if I was going to buy it to do it up, I probably wouldn't.

You'll get a buyer at the right price though.

[Fullofpudding]

Sorry I realise this is your house isn't it. Everyone is slating it without actually giving any thought that it's your home.

[Zarataralara]

@dotdotdotdash

You need a floor plan. It's the first thing I look at.

This.
The listing is poor. No proper description, no room measurements, no floor plan, no CT info. Doesn’t even say if Freehold or Leasehold.

[Blossomed]

@Boogiebot

Yes there's a decent sized garden. The other house that's on for 120,000 on Same road is smaller mines had an extension done. As you can see I had to move before finishing decorating ect. Was a very get the fuck out ASAP situation.

I have a mortgage on it currently. Standard construction. I don't think the pictures really show it to its best at all

Agreed, the estate agent has let you down in terms of photography, description (no tenure listed either?) and floor plan. I looked at the 120 house and it is better in all those areas. From a brief glance, it isn’t obvious that yours is extended. The other house looks less dated because it is furnished and has been painted a bit more etc. Unfortunately yours currently is more expensive and looks like more money would need spending on it. I think the advice you have been given by others is sound though. It needs a bit of titivating, better photos, price adjustment and floor plan. Good luck!

[Mummyoflittledragon]

Is there any way of tarting the property up a bit? It looks very unloved right now unfortunately. Otherwise reducing price is your only option.

[towrag]

no central heating, complete turnoff

[Littlethingsmeanalot]

I think the photos are presenting it better than it is op and I suspect you know that. It’s also significantly over priced. It’s not made 25 grand in two years, a quarter of its value. Try 115.

[Zarataralara]

Sorry, just seen there is a description. I find Right I’ve better than Zoopla.

Speak to your agent and tell them t9 get the missing details online.

[MissLucyEyelesbarrow]

@LemonSwan

In it’s current state it looks like a full Reno. A full Reno of a property like that is nearing 60/70k, by the time you rewire, replumb, roof, skim plaster, new bathroom, new kitchen etc. Nightmare!

I think you need to take it off and botch it to make it not look that way. Paint everything white including the exterior and board. Redo the bathroom cheaply but neatly and simply for around 5k. Paint doors and windows in either white or black. Get nice cheap £10 ceiling to floor sheer voiles from dunelm, new carpet return off roll or Lino in a neutral wood colour.

Goodluck

I agree that the current costs and hassle of a full refit will put a lot of buyers off.

I'm not sure I agree with @LemonSwan that spending 5-10K on cosmetic improvements will re-pay the investment, because there will still be so much to do.

It could be a good first home for someone who fancies a fixer-upper because it looks structurally sound, and because it's in a good enough state to live in, while they renovate. I would price accordingly and promote it on that basis. Make sure you're with an EA that serves that market.

[JudgeRudy]

@Boogiebot

Yes there's a decent sized garden. The other house that's on for 120,000 on Same road is smaller mines had an extension done. As you can see I had to move before finishing decorating ect. Was a very get the fuck out ASAP situation.

I have a mortgage on it currently. Standard construction. I don't think the pictures really show it to its best at all

There's part of your answer then. Include a decent floor plan inc large garden. Maybe include a staged pic with garden table, chairs, pitcher of punch etc. ....and lighten the woodwork.

[PlacidPenelope]

@Boogiebot

Yes there's a decent sized garden. The other house that's on for 120,000 on Same road is smaller mines had an extension done. As you can see I had to move before finishing decorating ect. Was a very get the fuck out ASAP situation.

I have a mortgage on it currently. Standard construction. I don't think the pictures really show it to its best at all

I am sorry you had to get out ASAP @Boogiebot that sounds very stressful, I am guessing the reason why you had to leave so suddenly will prevent you going back to make any further improvements, if that's the case then I would suggest you cut your losses and reduce the price.

I would, however, take it off the market with the current Estate Agent, change Estate Agent, get better photographs done and re-list at a price for a quick sale.

[TripleDaisySummer]

@Fullofpudding

Sorry I realise this is your house isn't it. Everyone is slating it without actually giving any thought that it's your home.

I think most are saying her estate agents aren't doing their best here.

Painting room more neutral colours or even staging with furniture all might help but may well not be possible for OP or really worth the extra hassle.

So floor plan better description and better photos and one of garden- all work needed to be done by estate agents.