I’d just spotted a new property come up on one of my rightmove listings so clicked to have a look. The Estate Agent had put together a nice PDF brochure which I had a flick through. Nice property but right by a stream which always sends me a warning sign about potential flooding.
However I don’t think I’ll be investigating the flood risk as something on the location map caught my eye!
There was a number of “danger” signs … and the property is close to a rifle range. Whilst I know it’s probably not used every night it’s probably quite noisy when it is being used!
Would it put you off? I suppose if you’re a member of a rifle club already you might find it useful!
Ah well I’ll keep looking!
What’s your worst house viewing experience?
One house I never even asked to view had some interesting pictures of their bathroom. Complete with cat things on the floor. Well done cat for at least getting the right room!
Another house the owner told us she never used the gas fire in the lounge as it was too expensive to have on!
The same house she pointed out that if you took the radiator off the wall you could put a wardrobe there instead!
One house we viewed had a galley kitchen too narrow for a dishwasher. That one was off the list right away.
Taylors Estate Agents
Taylors Estate Agents are right across the South of the UK and cover a region from St Ives in the east to Cardiff in the west.
Their search facility allows you to vary the area search quickly using a slider tab. There are options for price range; type of property; number of reception rooms,bedrooms, number of bathrooms, as well as advanced options that allow you to search for chain free properties.
I’ve just done a search today though and not found any properties in Devon or Cornwall. For properties I’ve looked at in Worcester on their website they have good clear photos, PDF brochure and floor plans. This makes it easy to get an idea of what the property is like.
What information do you want when you view a house?
What sort of information do you want when you’re viewing a house?
Would you like to know what their gas and electric bills are?
Would you like to know how far away the local school is?
Are you more interested in there being a good pub or takeaway near by?
What information would you find really useful?
Why not tell us in the comments below what information you’d most like to see available either from the estate agent or online.
Quick house sale companies
I’d always suggest avoiding companys who claim to buy your house quickly. They’re in the business of making money and however they do it, it’ll be at your expense.
Some companies offer 60% of the market value of your property making!
If you really need to sell in a hurry speak to your local estate agents about what price they think would generate some interest. Or take the property to auction.
Broadband speed to be shown on Rightmove
Apparently Rightmove is going to work with BT to list the internet speeds of the 1m homes listed on its website. This if fantastic news for anyone house hunting at the moment as it stops a separate search on sites like Sam Knows.
Whether it gives as much useful information as the Sam knows broadband checker page we don’t know but we will bring you more information as soon as we see it live!
Kate Moss House
Kate Moss is selling her house . She’s hoping to move to Highgate to the home of the Romantic poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
Her house is on for £7M and is a 5 bedroom house
This is the Highgate Home she’s after buying for nearly £8M. – The Grove in Highgate Village, N6 6JU
The Royal Crescent in Bath
One of the most amazing places in Bath is the Royal Crescent.
There are several houses for sale in the road and they’re all pricey!
They are both Grade I and Grade II Listed Georgian townhouses.
You get an amazing view on Streetview of the Royal Crescent
How expensive are they? Pricey – but some are flats so are cheaper. Quite a stunning street!
Coats of armour!
You can always tell a house is going to be grand when it’s got a coat of armour in it!
Hinton House is a lovely grand house that’s jacobean in style.
9 bedroom house for sale
Guide Price £2,950,000
Woodford Halse, Northamptonshire
Four Gables near Chard
Four Gables near Chard This is a lovely looking house!
It is believed the house dates back to the 17th Century, belonged to the Church until 1911 and during the eighteen hundreds the house was possibly run as a school.
It’s such an unusual house but so pretty!