First time buyer - house viewing

[Charmless Man]

If you want kids - even 10 year down the line, check for school catchment. If owt goes wrong with the housing market you could lose any built up equity and either be stuck or have to move for a hit when the time comes.

The rest may all feel a bit intrusive but if you're spending tens or hundreds of thousands it's worth it.
Check the heating works. Check all taps are working and there's no cracks in any sinks or en suites etc. Check all windows open and close as expected. Check the condition of any flooring and factor it into the purchase price. Look for any cracking in the walls. Look at roof and flashing round chimneys etc, general maintenance kind of stuff.

View the police crime map and see if you can spot anything regularly going on. Nuisance groups at shops and parks etc. Make repeat visits to the street to gauge what it feels like at different times of the day/week.
If you use public transport have a wander to the nearest stops and check timetables online. If you drive, try and do a commute to your work from the street at your normal time.

Check sold property prices and also check how many are rentals which may see a high turnover of neighbours. Try and find out what type of neighbours you'll end up with.

People will spend longer test driving a car that costs a fraction of a house...

Plenty of good to outstanding primary schools in the area which sorts that for what, 10-11 years post-birth. Which isn’t going to be any time soon

@Mackem00

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What could he possibly have to say about someone buying a sensible, terraced house having saved for several years?

 

[Mackem00]

@Mackem00

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[Musicman]

Indian over the road.

5 mins walk to Gosforth High Street. Sorted

Pay a visit at night check the smell from Indians (Lush)

 

[Frijj]

Plenty of good to outstanding primary schools in the area which sorts that for what, 10-11 years post-birth. Which isn’t going to be any time soon



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What could he possibly have to say about someone buying a sensible, terraced house having saved for several years?

I just thought he could add his experience and wisdom to the thread that’s all so wanted to bring it to his attention.

 

[dangermows]

I just thought he could add his experience and wisdom to the thread that’s all so wanted to bring it to his attention.

I quite like Moos approach of move into a house you like and don't need to move on from tbh. Or are there other theories Moo also has?

 

[Mackem00]

I just thought he could add his experience and wisdom to the thread that’s all so wanted to bring it to his attention.

What experience and wisdom? I've bought 2 houses in my life. Genuinely puzzled why you've bothered tagging me here.

 

[Charmless Man]

I quite like Moos approach of move into a house you like and don't need to move on from tbh. Or are there other theories Moo also has?

Has he never moved? Not sure why he would tbh given he lives in Herrington.

 

[monkeytassle]

Plenty of good to outstanding primary schools in the area which sorts that for what, 10-11 years post-birth. Which isn’t going to be any time soon

You'll do well to heed that advice. As a prospective buyer of my next home schools are the top priority. Firstly it gives you the flexibility of not having to move and secondly keeps prices high.

I own a century old terrace so as some have said, insulation, wiring, boiler, damp, eaves and chimney stack. Is it freehold?

 

[Charmless Man]

What experience and wisdom? I've bought 2 houses in my life. Genuinely puzzled why you've bothered tagging me here.

Because he’s a massive prick iirc.


What a monstrosity of a post.

 

[Mackem00]

Because he’s a massive prick iirc.

It's another swing and a miss on the old bantz front by the looks of things.

 

[HABA87]

What has happened to @Frijj ? He used to be canny too.

 

[chriswallace85]

Indian over the road.

5 mins walk to Gosforth High Street. Sorted

That's probably do my head in.

 

[Kevsgreat]

Does your (Arise) Sir Vey not cover all that?

No idea! I did run through it with a mate of mine at the time because it flagged a few things I was concerned about, but I can't remember boiler or windows being on there. The roof was though.

 

[Charmless Man]

That's probably do my head in.

I could see you becoming a vast slob like.

 

[Baloo]

Just do what me and our lass did and buy the first one you view. Saves any hassle.

What has happened to @Frijj ? He used to be canny too.

Got a taste for the ban hammer now.

 

[Frijj]

Bizarre reaction that like chaps. You make an honest attempt to include someone in the thread who you think might be able to benefit the OP and this is the reaction.

Very strange.

Good luck to you @Charmless Man hope you find a nice house mate.

 

[Charmless Man]

Just do what me and our lass did and buy the first one you view. Saves any hassle.

If it’s as nice as the pictures look I will make an offer. Assuming the street isn’t full of ronkers as well.

 

[niknak_123]

Sure I read somewhere that said that there was a new law meaning if the house is haunted, they have to tell you

 

[Charmless Man]

Bizarre reaction that like chaps. You make an honest attempt to include someone in the thread who you think might be able to benefit the OP and this is the reaction.

Very strange.

Good luck to you @Charmless Man hope you find a nice house mate.

Sure I read somewhere that said that there was a new law meaning if the house is haunted, they have to tell you

Bloody hope so. Don’t want to have to pay a medium as well as a surveyor and a solicitor.

 

[CraigyLee]

Because he’s a massive prick iirc.



What a monstrosity of a post.

He's a massive racist now iirc