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This detached house on the high street of Bexley is only £5000. Should you ask if it has all modern conviences?

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION : 06-JUN-2011

It’s always been the case but failing to alert your buyers to any problems you’ve reported via official channels could end up costing you money.

A recent case means that you could have to pay compensation for not alerting potential buyers of problems with neighbours.

This article on the guardian website tells the case of Tony Pemberton of Foxwood in York who has recently won undisclosed damages because the previous owners of his £70,000 home did not tell him about noise from a neighbour’s house. The noise would go on until 5.30am

Whilst most people wouldn’t consider viewing a house at that time in the morning, what warning signs are there that the property has bad neighbours? There might not be visible signs – noise is noisy though so listen when you visit!

– firstly they tell you themselves – the honest approach.

– Your solicitor writes and asks them if there are any neighbour disputes.

– visit at different times.

– check how often the house has sold.

– check if they bought recently and are moving away

– speak to the neighbours both sides. You can find out useful information this way.

– drive past at night.

– walk past at night. You want to know what the area is like in the evenings.

So will this mean more people don’t report problems with their neighbours and more problems go unsolved. If no one reports nuisance neighbours it doesn’t mean they’re not a nuisance though. You have to make sure the property you are buying is the right one for you!

Neighbours doesn’t have to mean directly next door either. It’s not a new problem either. McMeekin V Long reported in 2003 had damages at £60k on a £120k house

You’ve had your offer accepted, you’ve decided it’s the place for you, and then you drive past one night just for another look and decide it is the wrong house for you.

As long as you have not exchanged (in England and Wales) then you are free to pull out at any point without having to give a reason.


If you’re wimping out, then email the estate agent. They might ring and ask why, or they might accept your decision without question.


Remember if you have instructed a solicitor or a surveyor there may be charges attached to that.


I have heard of estate agents asking for non-refundable deposits to stop people pulling out of chains. Just say no to these though!

4 bedroom detached house for sale

£695,000

Windy Bank, Blackstone Edge Old Road, Littleborough

Dating back to 1335, this fantastic looking ancient building has a Grade 2* listing

There seem to be more red corner flashes on rightmove each day!

I’ve decided to start compiling a list of them!


The classis is premium listing!

Premium listing highlights the property making it more noticeable perhaps.

Stunning views

Generous Gardens

With land

Move in now!

Perhaps there are some people who don’t want to move into the house they buy straightaway!

New listing!

Viewing advised – this strikes me as one of the most bizarre. Do people buy houses without viewing them?

Part exchange

Stamp duty paid

Star buy!

New price

Incentive!

This tiny apartment can be transformed into different rooms. It’s an interest design but I’m not sure I’d want to live there!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg9qnWg9kak

This house has been for sale for some time. I suspect it needs a very special buyer. The views are incredible all around it.

It has opposite it:
the gasometer
a fire station
a cemetry
It’s just down the road from the Manchester city stadium, and the other way goes to the abatoir.

Strangely enough it doesn’t have a link to google street view! Why? Because it might put people off perhaps? What a strange idea though – people will be really put off when they turn up in real life and see how close to everything you are.

Want to see for yourself? click here

I’m sure some people might like being so close to .. erm. … amenities… But I wouldn’t!

Gary Neville has got planning permission for his underground house
Story on BBC

he wants to build a 8,000 sq ft (743 sq m) four-bedroom single-storey home into a hillside in Bradshaw, Bolton and will be the first zero carbon house in North West England.

The house he’s selling is mentioned here on rightmove

Near me there’s been a house being built for about 4 years. It’s a detached house and they seem to have finally grasped the idea that they need to finish it. There’s a set of new builds built very close to it – started and finished during the time this house has been stood waiting for someone to finish it!
Are they selling it through an estate agent?
No. They’ve gone the DIY route. Not bothering with a sale board – just a sign in the window.
I spose they don’t want to waste any of their profit bothering with estate agents fees.

If you want to buy a 4 bedroom detached in New Moston then let me know and I’ll pass on the number.

When you’re looking at buying a new house you usually want to know where the nearest shops are. Do you check whether there’s a supermarket that will deliver to you to? Do you prefer independent retailers to supermarkets? Some towns still have a thriving selection of retailers and that makes for a great shopping experience and great food!
For some people though it’s the lure of online shopping and having your food delivered to your door! Check the post code of the property against the delivery service offered by local supermarkets and check if it’s important to you!