Location, location, location
#167
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Re: Location, location, location
So can other offers be made while a property is Under Offer? Can the seller retract and accept a higher offer?
Last edited by johnh009; Apr 24th 2011 at 7:39 pm.
#168
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Re: Location, location, location
Have you noticed the number of mansions or near-darned palaces in this part of South Devon/South Hams up to Newton Abbot, which have been converted into retirement properties, some with tennis courts, swimming pools and acres of grounds?
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-14249910.html
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-33145760.html
Say what?
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...?premiumA=true
I like this little retirement property though:
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-29682883.html
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-14249910.html
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-33145760.html
Say what?
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...?premiumA=true
I like this little retirement property though:
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-29682883.html
#169
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Re: Location, location, location
Plenty of garden here and a nice kitchen and you can walk to the sea.
£249000
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-18136906.html
£249000
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-18136906.html
#170
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Maybe a little over budget but rural also it maybe too far out for some.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-31173698.html
£355,000
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-31173698.html
£355,000
#171
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This one doesn't have any such problems, so I might go for it instead
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-28898446.html
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Re: Location, location, location
Plenty of garden here and a nice kitchen and you can walk to the sea.
£249000
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-18136906.html
£249000
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-18136906.html
#173
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Re: Location, location, location
I had the exact same thought. But I could live with that kitchen for a while if it meant having that bathroom, and the river running through my garden Of course, that river is one of the fastest-flowing rivers in England and it rains a lot there so flood insurance might be a problem.
This one doesn't have any such problems, so I might go for it instead
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-28898446.html
This one doesn't have any such problems, so I might go for it instead
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-28898446.html
#174
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Re: Location, location, location
Maybe a little over budget but rural also it maybe too far out for some.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-31173698.html
£355,000
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-31173698.html
£355,000
A little bit more sheltered down the hill to the east.
Anyone for bowls?
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-18130524.html
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#177
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Re: Location, location, location
We are going back in May for 7 weeks to have a good look around before making a final decision on whether to go or stay!. We are looking at South Somerset, which is where I come from, but also interested in Dorset and Devon. Wouldn't mind a nice apartment but for us, it would have to have a reasonable sized balcony. Either that or a bungalow in a village or edge of village situation. I'm always checking on Rightmove so have a good idea of prices, well asking prices anyway! I hate having to deal with UK estate agents. It doesn't matter what your budget is, they always show properties way above your limit. I hate that they have For Sale signs but when you enquire about the property, they tell you it's under offer! So I ask why is it still advertised for sale then? They reply that until contracts have been exchanged, it's not sold. In that case I ask if we can have an appointment to see it, they then respond that - no it's not available. Why then do they have a For Sale sign up? Admitedly some do have an under offer sign on, but not many. The whole system in England is archaic and I dread having to deal with these people again. OK, rant over for now.
Will you be able to post your findings as you are travelling around there? I would be very interested to hear your thoughts on different locations.
#178
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Re: Location, location, location
I find people very cheerful down here. Of course, it's a lovely place to live, and a lot of people here are retirees with more than the minimum money. It's a pleasant, low-stress place, but it points up that "England" varies a lot by location. We've not moved into our new house yet, but whenever we visit to check on the work, some neighor introduces themselves and has a cheery chat.
I went to see The King's Speech last night at the Dawlish Shaftesbury Theatre, which is mostly a rep place but which shows films now and then. Probably seats 200 max. It was great, with people chatting as they went in and left. I was on my own, but exchanged cheery words with those around as we waited.
After, I strolled back down the street between the birds and the Dawlish Water on my left and a pub on the right where young people were sitting outside having a noisy good time, but nothing off about it, wrapped in English flags for St. George's Day.
Bev
I went to see The King's Speech last night at the Dawlish Shaftesbury Theatre, which is mostly a rep place but which shows films now and then. Probably seats 200 max. It was great, with people chatting as they went in and left. I was on my own, but exchanged cheery words with those around as we waited.
After, I strolled back down the street between the birds and the Dawlish Water on my left and a pub on the right where young people were sitting outside having a noisy good time, but nothing off about it, wrapped in English flags for St. George's Day.
Bev
I would like to be in a place where there are people of all ages rather than be in a retirement community.
#179
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Re: Location, location, location
Something picked from the Spanish section of BE Living & Moving Abroad but about apartment life in Paris. Something to consider when pondering apartment life in the UK too.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programme...ent/9463155.st
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programme...ent/9463155.st
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Re: Location, location, location
Maybe a little over budget but rural also it maybe too far out for some.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-31173698.html
£355,000
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...-31173698.html
£355,000