House prices in Kent!
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Was looking at a new build 3 bed near Staplehurst for a friend.
Guide price £400,000.
It was originally purchased when brand new in 2020 for £350,000.
Does that seem like a usual uptick in price in what I thought was a depressed market?
Seems like a good quick profit to me and all the best to them if they get it.
Just wondered if anyone on here had a good idea about the market in the area? Ta
Guide price £400,000.
It was originally purchased when brand new in 2020 for £350,000.
Does that seem like a usual uptick in price in what I thought was a depressed market?
Seems like a good quick profit to me and all the best to them if they get it.
Just wondered if anyone on here had a good idea about the market in the area? Ta
Staplehurst is surrounded by Cranbrook, Gouldhurst, Biddenden, Marden and Headcorn. All are aspirational places to live in and prices reflect that. There’s nothing special about Staplehurst itself but is situated in a lovely rural area and you do pay a little extra for the privilege.
MYOB said:
Staplehurst is surrounded by Cranbrook, Gouldhurst, Biddenden, Marden and Headcorn. All are aspirational places to live in and prices reflect that. There’s nothing special about Staplehurst itself but is situated in a lovely rural area and you do pay a little extra for the privilege.
I'm sure the builders knew that four years ago when they sold it.
MYOB said:
croyde said:
She's made a few offers starting from £370,000, all refused.
Now offered £400k but no word back. Guess they are confident of getting more.
It will have no trouble selling and I wouldn’t be surprised if someone offered over the asking price. Now offered £400k but no word back. Guess they are confident of getting more.
They want to move out to rented accommodation as they want the process of selling, over asap and my friend is a cash buyer.
croyde said:
After having a good look around online that is my thinking too but.....
They want to move out to rented accommodation as they want the process of selling, over asap and my friend is a cash buyer.
Actual cash, as in cleared funds sitting in his account, or what some people mean by the term nowadays which means using a mortgage but not having a house to sell?They want to move out to rented accommodation as they want the process of selling, over asap and my friend is a cash buyer.
Ken_Code said:
Actual cash, as in cleared funds sitting in his account, or what some people mean by the term nowadays which means using a mortgage but not having a house to sell?
Yep! cash after sale of their home.I didn't know that cash could mean anything else, but I'm old
Actually! what am I talking about.
Couple made an offer on the house I'm selling back in November. Claimed they were cash buyers and wanted to be in by January.
We said no problem, can move out anytime.
It's now end of April and hopefully exchanging next week, but I'll believe that once it actually happens.
Turns out that they didn't even have a mortgage in agreement. Their first provider turned them down after months due to them being self employed. Second provider have just agreed and they also need to sell a flat but problems with the leasehold.
So the solicitors, estate agents and buyers all lied to us.
And now breath.....
So cash doesn't mean cash, you were correct
Edited by croyde on Sunday 28th April 11:48
croyde said:
MYOB said:
croyde said:
She's made a few offers starting from £370,000, all refused.
Now offered £400k but no word back. Guess they are confident of getting more.
It will have no trouble selling and I wouldn’t be surprised if someone offered over the asking price. Now offered £400k but no word back. Guess they are confident of getting more.
They want to move out to rented accommodation as they want the process of selling, over asap and my friend is a cash buyer.
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