Moved to York - Help Needed!

[anonymous-user]

Had to pull out of the purchase today. Too many potential issues with other possible buildings going up around the property.

Back to the drawing board!

[anonymous-user]

garyhun said:

Had to pull out of the purchase today. Too many potential issues with other possible buildings going up around the property.

Back to the drawing board!

Being brutally honest I think that is not a bad result. Location is everything in and around York. Buying that place would be fine but if you wanted to sell you would be looking for a buyer who was happy to make the same compromises on location.

There is so much stuff on at the moment just wait for the right thing to come up, I think most prices are negotiable at the moment, although the problem with York is the best stuff is always in demand and there is generally a queue of buyers waiting (and renting).

Good luck with your new search.

[anonymous-user]

soofsayer said:

garyhun said:

Had to pull out of the purchase today. Too many potential issues with other possible buildings going up around the property.

Back to the drawing board!

Being brutally honest I think that is not a bad result. Location is everything in and around York. Buying that place would be fine but if you wanted to sell you would be looking for a buyer who was happy to make the same compromises on location.

There is so much stuff on at the moment just wait for the right thing to come up, I think most prices are negotiable at the moment, although the problem with York is the best stuff is always in demand and there is generally a queue of buyers waiting (and renting).

Good luck with your new search.

Exactly my thoughts too - I'm happy to make a compromise or two BUT when it gets to a few and they have potential for impacting your own future sale/value, you have to say enough is enough!

Cheers, we're both a little bummed but know it's the right decision.

[anonymous-user]

A nice house has come on today in Shipton for £550k. Bit of land, semi rural. Worth a look imo.

[Teebs]

I'd stay clear of the east side of York, Stamford Bridge, Pocklington, Market Weighton area. The amount of new houses is going to cause huge issues for traffic and general infrastructure, especially for anyone commuting to York.

The A1079 is a nightmare and will only get worse.

North of York is good, we're in Haxby and love it.

[Ruskie]

garyhun said:

Had to pull out of the purchase today. Too many potential issues with other possible buildings going up around the property.

Back to the drawing board!

Interestingly I was talking to someone in Allerthorpe yesterday who was fighting the erection of 200 holiday type homes. Allerthorpe itself only has 63 dwellings!

[anonymous-user]

Ruskie said:

garyhun said:

Had to pull out of the purchase today. Too many potential issues with other possible buildings going up around the property.

Back to the drawing board!

Interestingly I was talking to someone in Allerthorpe yesterday who was fighting the erection of 200 holiday type homes. Allerthorpe itself only has 63 dwellings!

There’s actually an application for 17 in Melbourne on the site of a paddock. Locals are fighting that at present.

[anonymous-user]

Just viewed this today. It seems like a great location and the house is fine as is but gives us scope to change it internally to suit our needs.

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/prop...

Can anyone comment on the house and location?

Thanks
Gary

[Rick101]

Nice spot. Just be wary of proximity to the river.

[anonymous-user]

Rick101 said:

Nice spot. Just be wary of proximity to the river.

It was the first question I asked . The EA has stated that the property has never flooded but it is close to the Environmental Agency flood zone 2 so will call the insurance broker I use to get a quote before I go any further.

[Ruskie]

garyhun said:

Just viewed this today. It seems like a great location and the house is fine as is but gives us scope to change it internally to suit our needs.

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/prop...

Can anyone comment on the house and location?

Thanks
Gary

What a fantastic house! Bishopthorpe is a lovely village, nice pub and amenities. Close enough to York for nights out etc but maintains village feel.

[anonymous-user]

Ruskie said:

garyhun said:

Just viewed this today. It seems like a great location and the house is fine as is but gives us scope to change it internally to suit our needs.

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/prop...

Can anyone comment on the house and location?

Thanks
Gary

What a fantastic house! Bishopthorpe is a lovely village, nice pub and amenities. Close enough to York for nights out etc but maintains village feel.

Thanks - that's always nice to hear.

We just need to work out how much to offer. The agent is adamant that with others looking so quickly (went on market on Tuesday and already had viewings yesterday and us today with more later) it will probably go for asking price or possibly over. So do I just accept that it's the perfect house for us and go in at asking price or take a chance on an offer?

Decisions, decisions.

[anonymous-user]

Yes its a decent spot in bish. Nearly everywhere in york is a flood risk, just see what your insurance says as yo7 are do8ng.

Its a bungalow so will go quickly as the area is nice and flat and good for bus routes and local shops. Popular with oldies.

You have no chain so you might get in with an offer if nobody else can move quickly. Depends on who else is in the game.

[anonymous-user]

soofsayer said:

Yes its a decent spot in bish. Nearly everywhere in york is a flood risk, just see what your insurance says as yo7 are do8ng.

Its a bungalow so will go quickly as the area is nice and flat and good for bus routes and local shops. Popular with oldies.

You have no chain so you might get in with an offer if nobody else can move quickly. Depends on who else is in the game.

Apparently two others who are proceed-able and one with a house to sell. Was thinking starting at £460,000 but it's really difficult to gauge this one.

[anonymous-user]

Depends how badly you want it. I’m sure I’ve seen these sorts of bungalows selling for £100k less than that and lower, maybe I’m wrong.

[anonymous-user]

soofsayer said:

Depends how badly you want it. I’m sure I’ve seen these sorts of bungalows selling for £100k less than that and lower, maybe I’m wrong.

This one sold for £407,000 in October 2016.

[anonymous-user]

garyhun said:

This one sold for £407,000 in October 2016.

Glad I am not in the market for a 2 bed bungalow in Bish.

[anonymous-user]

Just had a quick look on RM, so semi-detached bungalows just round the corner are circa £200-225k. That was what I was thinking of. Wow, more than double for a detached.

[anonymous-user]

soofsayer said:

Just had a quick look on RM, so semi-detached bungalows just round the corner are circa £200-225k. That was what I was thinking of. Wow, more than double for a detached.

You really can’t compare the semi in Ramsey Avenue. It’s half the size and nowhere near as good outside space. At the end of the day, it is what it is.

[northernmedia]

garyhun said:

You really can’t compare the semi in Ramsey Avenue. It’s half the size and nowhere near as good outside space. At the end of the day, it is what it is.

Add a second story extension and you'll be quids in!

It's now STC - you?