| After Advice: On a house 20:06 - May 16 with 914 views | davblue |
We are close to completing on a new build (not exchanged) house will be ok to move into but would need an extension to make it truly what we want. Mrs has been on the fence and we went to look at the garden yesterday as it was unlocked and the mrs tried the front door and it was open. Went to the kitchen dining room and said she it was too small ( has been thinking this for a while).
A new house ( not new build) come on yesterday managed to get a viewing today and really liked it. Only thing putting me off is it’s a semi detached and we have people that I know live next door. We aren’t best friends but kids play football together, I have a drink with his dad at football training and we’ve gone out a few times.
Is it odd moving next door? [Post edited 16 May 20:12]
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| After Advice: On a house on 20:10 - May 16 with 858 views | Zx1988 |
If you don't like the current place already, don't exchange.
If the alternative is a new build, there should be other examples of that particular model come available on site as the build progresses, or available as second hand units.
Cold feet so early is a big sign that you shouldn't ignore. |  |
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| After Advice: On a house on 20:13 - May 16 with 839 views | davblue |
| After Advice: On a house on 20:10 - May 16 by Zx1988 |
If you don't like the current place already, don't exchange.
If the alternative is a new build, there should be other examples of that particular model come available on site as the build progresses, or available as second hand units.
Cold feet so early is a big sign that you shouldn't ignore. |
The house that came on yesterday isn’t a new build. So only one type of house in an established area. | | | |
| After Advice: On a house on 20:14 - May 16 with 831 views | FrimleyBlue |
It could possibly end up being the best move you'll ever make, neighbours are one of those things you can't really do much about until it's too late sometimes, so knowing who yours is going to be is a great position to be in, it might too be a good idea to lean on them and say you're thinking of purchasing the property has he got any thoughts on the property, the neighbourhood etc. You never know the property could have issues not picked up by the surveyors but the old owners used to moan to your friend about and he could tell you before it's too late.
But I definitely woudn't purchase the first property if you have doubts, they will only grow. |  |
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| After Advice: On a house on 20:19 - May 16 with 790 views | davblue |
| After Advice: On a house on 20:14 - May 16 by FrimleyBlue |
It could possibly end up being the best move you'll ever make, neighbours are one of those things you can't really do much about until it's too late sometimes, so knowing who yours is going to be is a great position to be in, it might too be a good idea to lean on them and say you're thinking of purchasing the property has he got any thoughts on the property, the neighbourhood etc. You never know the property could have issues not picked up by the surveyors but the old owners used to moan to your friend about and he could tell you before it's too late.
But I definitely woudn't purchase the first property if you have doubts, they will only grow. |
Yeah they are decent people I just don’t want it to be awkward with them. [Post edited 16 May 20:20]
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| After Advice: On a house on 20:55 - May 16 with 693 views | north_stand77 |
| After Advice: On a house on 20:19 - May 16 by davblue |
Yeah they are decent people I just don’t want it to be awkward with them. [Post edited 16 May 20:20]
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Personally, I'd be wary about the second house - knowing the neighbours beforehand may not always be helpful. Both families may be more on edge about privacy/not wanting to upset each other and therefore not being able to relax/ continue living side by side if anything goes wrong.
On the other hand, it could work out OK but I would think twice.
Just my take. |  | | |
| After Advice: On a house on 21:10 - May 16 with 627 views | MJallday |
Who’s to say the neighbours will be there this time next year?
Buy the house you want for you, not for others |  |
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| After Advice: On a house on 21:11 - May 16 with 623 views | tonybied |
| After Advice: On a house on 20:19 - May 16 by davblue |
Yeah they are decent people I just don’t want it to be awkward with them. [Post edited 16 May 20:20]
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You're overthinking it. You get on okay with them, and you say they are good people. Would you rather move next to complete strangers, and risk moving next to proper weirdos, or move to a house you like, next to people you know are decent? It sounds almost perfect to me, no arkward first few months, trying to judge the kind of people you've moved next to. Just set boundaries early on, so it doesn't get weird. |  | | |
| After Advice: On a house on 21:24 - May 16 with 569 views | davblue |
| After Advice: On a house on 21:10 - May 16 by MJallday |
Who’s to say the neighbours will be there this time next year?
Buy the house you want for you, not for others |
They only moved in 15 months ago, of course they could move! | | | |
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