[Budgeting For Refurbishment - How Much?]

Assuming a typical 3-bed semi needs complete refurbishment consisting of the following:

1. New bathroom

2. New kitchen

3. Exterior walls painted

4. Interior walls skimmed and painted

5. All woodwork replaced/painted

6. All ceilings skimmed and painted

7. New carpets

8. Garden and driveway tidied/landscaped

9. New light switches/electrical sockets

How much should I set aside for all of that? Would £20K cover it?

[Can I Make An Offer On An "under Offer" Property?]

There is a property that I saw a few weeks ago that is now "Under Offer". Is it possible to make an offer on such a property (it is not "Sold STC")?

[Ruislip/eastcote - What Offer On £330K Property?]

But I want to buy a property in the Eastcote area. Hence, my question.

[Ruislip/eastcote - What Offer On £330K Property?]

I'm currently looking at 2-3 bed properties in Ruislip/South Ruislip/Eastcote. The going rate for end-terrace or semi-detached properties seems to be anything from £300K to £450K.

I've set my budget at around £340K (listed price) so was wondering what I can get away with in terms of offer?. I don't really want to pay out any more than £310K to £320K. I've accepted an offer on my property so the sales process for that is well underway.

What's a realistic initial offer to make on a £330K property in the Eastcote/Ruislip area? And what would they end up being sold at?

My own thinking is to start at £305K and end at between £310K to £315K. Is this realistic?