Cosmic Apple Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 A 'new' one on my alerts... http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-58840051.html?utm_content=v2-ealertspropertyimage&utm_medium=email&utm_source=emailupdates&utm_campaign=emailupdates1day&utm_term=buying&sc_id=20345954&onetime_FromEmail=true Already been listed twice and failed to sell (withdrawn rather than going STTC), here's one listing... at a lower price! http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-46380355.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Apple Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 This must be the worst (best?) example of kite flying I've seen (now listed with 2 agents at a reduced price of just £299k!)... http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-42063294.html Check out next door: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-50929522.html which was £278k last year. It was nicely done out. Integrated double garage. Much better landscaping and didn't need a new kitchen & bathrooms. 40% minimum overpriced and that's just compared to next door's previous sold price, what should this place be really given the proximity of the railway and the small rooms?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Democorruptcy Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 I hope this turns out to be kite flying. Last sold 31st March 2017 for £235k, now on for in excess of £575k http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-69119279.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houdini Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 (edited) Being bored I'm looking at rightmove for a laugh and found this http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-70670462.html Sold in September 2015 for £221,500 https://houseprices.io/?q=67+woodland+road%2C+darlington and its on the main road into central Darlington directly opposite the hospital. I don't think there is a time of day when traffic won't be going past. Edited December 21, 2017 by Houdini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCountOfNowhere Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 16 minutes ago, Houdini said: Being bored I'm looking at rightmove for a laugh and found this http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-70670462.html Sold in September 2015 for £221,500 https://houseprices.io/?q=67+woodland+road%2C+darlington and its on the main road into central Darlington directly opposite the hospital. I don't think there is a time of day when traffic won't be going past. Even if they know off 20% it's still 75% too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houdini Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 (edited) 10 minutes ago, TheCountOfNowhere said: Even if they know off 20% it's still 75% too much The house is worth £250k-£290k based on the prices on the square behind - prices between the have always roughly matched with the houses on the square trading a bit of space for lack of noise. Basically they want to charge £200,000 for fancy paint and the fact someone has knocked a wall down which I'm not sure was a great idea anyway... Edited December 21, 2017 by Houdini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCountOfNowhere Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 6 minutes ago, Houdini said: The house is worth £250k-£290k based on the prices on the square behind - prices between the have always roughly matched with the houses on the square trading a bit of space for lack of noise. Basically they want to charge £200,000 for fancy paint and the fact someone has knocked a wall down which I'm not sure was a great idea anyway... Thats with 0.5% IRs and money printing. Take that away...whatcha got ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromage Frais Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 (edited) this house has possed up on my search. Not going to view it the position is not really unique more like boxed in and dark. http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-70698419.html It also looks like its been left empty for a year or more... a few months ago it was for rent for something crazy like £2000 pcm and obviously people who earn that much want something in post-1994 condition. if the vendor is stupid enough to ask for 2000 a month for this (1200/1400 maybe once done up) then what will be the point as they are a) greedy and can afford to waste their own time. Houses are selling for mildly silly prices on this estate but 450 is about the limit unless its a really really good one...which this one is not. it is surprising how many decent family homes are empty around here Edited December 21, 2017 by Fromage Frais Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Professor Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 On 02/03/2017 at 9:22 AM, Cosmic Apple said: On nearly a year but I never saw it due to bedroom filters... http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-59045408.html £300,000, in West Yorkshire, 2 bedrooms and you don't even get a separate kitchen! Sold for 290k in the end. Didn't need to reduce much https://houseprices.io/?q=36+trenance+gardens%2C+HX4+8NN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Professor Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 On 21/12/2017 at 12:11 PM, Fromage Frais said: this house has possed up on my search. Not going to view it the position is not really unique more like boxed in and dark. http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-70698419.html It also looks like its been left empty for a year or more... a few months ago it was for rent for something crazy like £2000 pcm and obviously people who earn that much want something in post-1994 condition. Some portal-juggling going on here. WIthdrawn and then relisted with the same agent, same price and photos http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-70811699.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Apple Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, Little Professor said: Sold for 290k in the end. Didn't need to reduce much https://houseprices.io/?q=36+trenance+gardens%2C+HX4+8NN Thats insane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scb Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Little Professor said: Sold for 290k in the end. Didn't need to reduce much https://houseprices.io/?q=36+trenance+gardens%2C+HX4+8NN People look at houses that they can afford and offer 5k off and think they’re some great negotiator. Nobody actually questions, “Just how long will I take me to pay off the mortgage on this place? WHAT?! REALLY?!” Prices are totally illogical and while the public carry on doing what they’re doing they have no need to adjust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashmonitor Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 On 21/12/2017 at 10:54 AM, Houdini said: Being bored I'm looking at rightmove for a laugh and found this http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-70670462.html Sold in September 2015 for £221,500 https://houseprices.io/?q=67+woodland+road%2C+darlington and its on the main road into central Darlington directly opposite the hospital. I don't think there is a time of day when traffic won't be going past. Wouldn't know the Darlington market, but appears pricey for the north. The big surprise is it is Coronation Street on the outside and Eaton Square on the inside. The hall is wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houdini Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 13 minutes ago, crashmonitor said: Wouldn't know the Darlington market, but appears pricey for the north. The big surprise is it is Coronation Street on the outside and Eaton Square on the inside. The hall is wonderful. The worrying thing (to me) is that its sold. I'll wait and see if it comes back on to the market but there is no way I would live on that road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashmonitor Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 25 minutes ago, Houdini said: The worrying thing (to me) is that its sold. I'll wait and see if it comes back on to the market but there is no way I would live on that road. I'm seeing quite a bit of this. Location doesn't seem to count as much as the Homes under the Hammer makeover. Seeing fairly modest areas and houses given high asking prices just because it has the bling factor, leaving me Gobsmacked too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian284 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 1 hour ago, crashmonitor said: I'm seeing quite a bit of this. Location doesn't seem to count as much as the Homes under the Hammer makeover. Seeing fairly modest areas and houses given high asking prices just because it has the bling factor, leaving me Gobsmacked too. I agree with this. These two from an area I am currently tracking. The first one sold in November 2017 for £305, the second one is currently on the market for £350. https://www.zoopla.co.uk/property/19-mersey-road/sale/m33-6hl/14294161 http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-71367560.html These are 2 bed terraces in what was, until recently a lower middle class area of Manchester. I say until recently as the prices have gone mad over the last few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longgone Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 https://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/31345722?search_identifier=bb63deb0e5cde236b93d6bed069f7c29#D34DQuXZyMbEvZfh.97 775ft detached house on a postage stamp for a bargain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDevil Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 4 hours ago, Houdini said: The worrying thing (to me) is that its sold. I'll wait and see if it comes back on to the market but there is no way I would live on that road. It used to be buy the worst house on the best street. But since you can no longer buy them you need to buy the best house in any shit hole you can afford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop321 Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 12 hours ago, crashmonitor said: I'm seeing quite a bit of this. Location doesn't seem to count as much as the Homes under the Hammer makeover. Seeing fairly modest areas and houses given high asking prices just because it has the bling factor, leaving me Gobsmacked too. Definitely getting more prevalent and I'm not sure what these means for house prices moving forward. Do people really have more money than sense? I am seeing houses for £160k with old lady furniture, carpets and colours.....but with the bling £225k. When the main difference is not even the kitchen and bathroom just colours, carpets, decor, window dressings, light fittings and fireplace. Probably £10k refurb tops.....but £65k difference. Like shooting fish in a barrel for 'developers'. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashmonitor Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Pop321 said: Definitely getting more prevalent and I'm not sure what these means for house prices moving forward. Do people really have more money than sense? I am seeing houses for £160k with old lady furniture, carpets and colours.....but with the bling £225k. When the main difference is not even the kitchen and bathroom just colours, carpets, decor, window dressings, light fittings and fireplace. Probably £10k refurb tops.....but £65k difference. Like shooting fish in a barrel for 'developers'. ? Here's an example of this. A three bed semi in a built up area (qualify that, built up relative to the area), extended to four with the bling factor. A band c house that is carried into a band F. http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-68931404.html Three miles away in the very best part of town, a three bed detached cottage in woods out on a limb at the end of a bridle road...typical band F fodder , same price. Can't assess values anymore. because I would put the latter massively more. http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-48310764.html Location has suddenly become jack s%%t in favour of bling. Edited March 5, 2018 by crashmonitor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrink Proof Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 1 hour ago, TonyJ said: Don't forget the decking. Buyers will always be willing to pay £50 grand more if there is decking. Quite agree - there are definitely some people who really need decking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDevil Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 3 hours ago, crashmonitor said: Here's an example of this. A three bed semi in a built up area (qualify that, built up relative to the area), extended to four with the bling factor. A band c house that is carried into a band F. http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-68931404.html Three miles away in the very best part of town, a three bed detached cottage in woods out on a limb at the end of a bridle road...typical band F fodder , same price. Can't assess values anymore. because I would put the latter massively more. http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-48310764.html Location has suddenly become jack s%%t in favour of bling. Semi hits 425k in derbyshire. Peak insanity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashmonitor Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 15 minutes ago, GreenDevil said: Semi hits 425k in derbyshire. Peak insanity. It's not even a good one, it's a standard 60s build extended. Starkholmes also pretty low down the pecking order for the area. Above the Hurst Farm estate but below just about everywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromage Frais Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 23 hours ago, Little Professor said: Some portal-juggling going on here. WIthdrawn and then relisted with the same agent, same price and photos http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-70811699.html Very strange vendor. A much much nicer house is and has been for sale around the corner on the same development for a couple of months now at £550. I you have a lot of money why not just sell at the right price why bother holding on for ages loosing money. in this location its just starting to turn negative on zoopla. Things sell at last + a little or even at last price. For me its a very compromised dark house there is another 200m compromised dark house for sale also for more than a year now at £450K on the same development. I would hazard 350/375 the right price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDevil Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 1 hour ago, crashmonitor said: It's not even a good one, it's a standard 60s build extended. Starkholmes also pretty low down the pecking order for the area. Above the Hurst Farm estate but below just about everywhere else. Next we'll be seeing a semi hit 350k in Nottingham... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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