Moving to Cardiff (area) - ideas and suggestions
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Another end of cul-de-sac location here. Modern, but certain wow factor and PHer appeal with double gge, home cinema, balcony, views.
This might be too modern development for you but the location is very good, one we were considering.
This looks quite nice albeit garage is only single (but room to make a tandem). I think the road is a typical city suburban road, buses etc.
Look past the decor and this is a nice gaff. Gorgeous garden which will catch the sun all afternoon for beers, doesn't look overlooked either. Also heftily under budget.
This ticks a lot of boxes but as budget heads south there are certain compromises from more expensive properties... you pays yer money etc. I like it though, it's been well done and is a good size.
Likewise this one is nice enough however I get the feeling there's some creative photography going on in terms of how close it is to other properties.
Etc. You'd think I'd be bored with RM these days!
This might be too modern development for you but the location is very good, one we were considering.
This looks quite nice albeit garage is only single (but room to make a tandem). I think the road is a typical city suburban road, buses etc.
Look past the decor and this is a nice gaff. Gorgeous garden which will catch the sun all afternoon for beers, doesn't look overlooked either. Also heftily under budget.
This ticks a lot of boxes but as budget heads south there are certain compromises from more expensive properties... you pays yer money etc. I like it though, it's been well done and is a good size.
Likewise this one is nice enough however I get the feeling there's some creative photography going on in terms of how close it is to other properties.
Etc. You'd think I'd be bored with RM these days!
Wildcard. It's a semi (not sure if that's a deal breaker) and kerb appeal isn't marvellous, but it's rural, has views, lovely gardens, huge 'outbuildings' and the pics get better as you go along. And it's cheap (relatively).
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/prope...
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/prope...
You have more RM stamina than I. I'm sick of it as I check it every day, sometimes twice a day.
hornetrider said:
Another end of cul-de-sac location here. Modern, but certain wow factor and PHer appeal with double gge, home cinema, balcony, views.
Way over budget I'm afraid.hornetrider said:
This might be too modern development for you but the location is very good, one we were considering.
I've added this for a drive by although we had sort of concluded that we would go north of the M4, its not an absolute. You're right, its very modern and not what we were thinking. Not sure about 3 storey houses though.Saying that this one is a 2 storey with a loft conversion essentially.hornetrider said:
This looks quite nice albeit garage is only single (but room to make a tandem). I think the road is a typical city suburban road, buses etc.
Location = YUK!hornetrider said:
Look past the decor and this is a nice gaff. Gorgeous garden which will catch the sun all afternoon for beers, doesn't look overlooked either. Also heftily under budget.
You're not kidding on the interior are you. Needs whole lot gutting. not a fan of Radyr either.hornetrider said:
This ticks a lot of boxes but as budget heads south there are certain compromises from more expensive properties... you pays yer money etc. I like it though, it's been well done and is a good size.
We did a drive-by on that one a few weeks go.hornetrider said:
Likewise this one is nice enough however I get the feeling there's some creative photography going on in terms of how close it is to other properties.
Yep, we did a drive by and again you are spot on.hornetrider said:
Etc. You'd think I'd be bored with RM these days!
You have more RM stamina than I. I'm sick of it as I check it every day, sometimes twice a day. I'm getting RM blind now.Sorry gents I have been busy packing and organising things.
The brief is UP TO £500K but we really don't need a big house for just two of us. The kitchen and garage (or room to build one with likelihood of planning permission) are important. Needs to be within about 30 mins of Cardiff but not in Cardiff.
I added the Officers house to the saved list to see SwMBO's reaction as her Mum was ex RAF as was her cousin and cousin's husband. Quite apart from the fact its IN St Athan and she refused to bid sufficient for a barn (the best option I've seen yet) because it was near St Athan I suspect the answer will be a resounding no from her. Oh. and it has no garage IIRC.
Busy stripping out my 4 car garage yesterday. I am going to miss it!
The brief is UP TO £500K but we really don't need a big house for just two of us. The kitchen and garage (or room to build one with likelihood of planning permission) are important. Needs to be within about 30 mins of Cardiff but not in Cardiff.
I added the Officers house to the saved list to see SwMBO's reaction as her Mum was ex RAF as was her cousin and cousin's husband. Quite apart from the fact its IN St Athan and she refused to bid sufficient for a barn (the best option I've seen yet) because it was near St Athan I suspect the answer will be a resounding no from her. Oh. and it has no garage IIRC.
Busy stripping out my 4 car garage yesterday. I am going to miss it!
Tyre Tread said:
Sorry gents I have been busy packing and organising things.
The brief is UP TO £500K but we really don't need a big house for just two of us. The kitchen and garage (or room to build one with likelihood of planning permission) are important. Needs to be within about 30 mins of Cardiff but not in Cardiff.
I added the Officers house to the saved list to see SwMBO's reaction as her Mum was ex RAF as was her cousin and cousin's husband. Quite apart from the fact its IN St Athan and she refused to bid sufficient for a barn (the best option I've seen yet) because it was near St Athan I suspect the answer will be a resounding no from her. Oh. and it has no garage IIRC.
Busy stripping out my 4 car garage yesterday. I am going to miss it!
The Officer's houses, unless already refurbished, are expensive propositions. They all have dreadful plumbing, with pipework everywhere, with copper, lead and iron thrown into the mix.The brief is UP TO £500K but we really don't need a big house for just two of us. The kitchen and garage (or room to build one with likelihood of planning permission) are important. Needs to be within about 30 mins of Cardiff but not in Cardiff.
I added the Officers house to the saved list to see SwMBO's reaction as her Mum was ex RAF as was her cousin and cousin's husband. Quite apart from the fact its IN St Athan and she refused to bid sufficient for a barn (the best option I've seen yet) because it was near St Athan I suspect the answer will be a resounding no from her. Oh. and it has no garage IIRC.
Busy stripping out my 4 car garage yesterday. I am going to miss it!
I've a few customers that live in them and they all report huge energy bills.
Plus the estate next to is pretty rough.
hornetrider said:
You off to Ogmore Phil?
Yes mate, all being well with solicitors etc.Was going to suggest it as a possible area but it's too far from Cardiff for the OP. Though I can care share...!
Edited to add, I'm moving to Ogmore by Sea, not Ogmore Vale.
Edited by phil_cardiff on Wednesday 3rd June 15:37
£60k would transform this into something very nice
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/prope...
Apologies if I'm posting previously discussed properties.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/prope...
Apologies if I'm posting previously discussed properties.
phil_cardiff said:
Kind of liked that until I saw it backs onto a school playing field.Marshfield is a no and we really don't want to be into major renovation work unless its for a great location.#
Maybe we really do want the moon on a stick.
There's always a compromise somewhere. But you just know when you've found the right one don't you? Or rather the wife knows and you're pissed off with looking and will buy any flea pit just to end the sorry process.
I joke of course. The house we're buying doesn't have as much lounge space as I'd like but it's on the beach and that sold it for me.
I joke of course. The house we're buying doesn't have as much lounge space as I'd like but it's on the beach and that sold it for me.
Yep, we know there have to be compromises but its finding the place that the involves the least compromise.
We got close but then more issues emerged and the negatives outweighed the positives.
I know what you mean abou almost being willing to buy any flea pit and I've almost reached the "Oh sod it!" stage but my missus doesn't do the "We're having this one" thing. She's more of a "Well, what do you think" kind of woman, which is mpre dangerous because if we get it wrong you know wher the finger of blame will be pointed. This last bit may not be true in my case as she is genuinely so acommodating and just wants me to be happy .
We got close but then more issues emerged and the negatives outweighed the positives.
I know what you mean abou almost being willing to buy any flea pit and I've almost reached the "Oh sod it!" stage but my missus doesn't do the "We're having this one" thing. She's more of a "Well, what do you think" kind of woman, which is mpre dangerous because if we get it wrong you know wher the finger of blame will be pointed. This last bit may not be true in my case as she is genuinely so acommodating and just wants me to be happy .
Apparently Cardiff is one of the fastest growing cities in Europe and, in my experience, demand for housing is outstripping supply.
Your budget is healthy and you don;t have to worry about things like schools (I think?) so you should be able to find something suitable, though it may take a while.
Do you have the ability to rent until something comes up?
Thought about an auction property? Though you don;t want a major project so appreciate this may not be the best route.
Your budget is healthy and you don;t have to worry about things like schools (I think?) so you should be able to find something suitable, though it may take a while.
Do you have the ability to rent until something comes up?
Thought about an auction property? Though you don;t want a major project so appreciate this may not be the best route.
The 'family home' market in Cardiff is phenomenal. Almost London like with houses selling in hours or going to sealed bids above the asking price.
And you can still get it 'wrong'. There's a few families that bought in Lakeside thinking their kids will go to Lakeside primary. Except Lakeside primary is now oversubscribed and they'll be placed in a school with kids from Tremorfa and Splott. Might benefit them really (socially) but I bet the parents are horrified.
Anyway, I'm derailing the thread. Sorry TT.
And you can still get it 'wrong'. There's a few families that bought in Lakeside thinking their kids will go to Lakeside primary. Except Lakeside primary is now oversubscribed and they'll be placed in a school with kids from Tremorfa and Splott. Might benefit them really (socially) but I bet the parents are horrified.
Anyway, I'm derailing the thread. Sorry TT.
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