I think my brain is fried from looking at far too many houses in new estates that all look the same. It’s depressing how they are all just plonked onto the block with no consideration for the angle of the sun, and without basic things like eaves to create some shading to the north.
It’s also annoying that the agents don’t put all the basic information in the listing, especially when they have things like the house plan available from the sales listing already. Plus basic information like whether there is air conditioning in the whole house or only one room is often missing.
I have found a small selection of the least terrible houses to go and inspect next week. It’s frustrating that they are pretty much all 4 bedroom 2 bathroom places - I don’t need that many rooms, but the step below that is tiny units with no space and no yard. The middle section of the market barely exists. I still have my fingers crossed for one of the few older places around, but 90% of the market seems to be the cookie cutter new estate places.
Totally agree about the middle not existing. We’ve ended up with something with the right number of rooms but a bit smaller than wanted, and a massive need to remove grey. But as an ex-rental it’s in way better shape than most.
I’ve no idea how they can show some of the places I’ve seen over the years with a straight face. The new minimum standards look great on paper but do Jack without active enforcement and much bigger fines.
I think my brain is fried from looking at far too many houses in new estates that all look the same. It’s depressing how they are all just plonked onto the block with no consideration for the angle of the sun, and without basic things like eaves to create some shading to the north.
It’s also annoying that the agents don’t put all the basic information in the listing, especially when they have things like the house plan available from the sales listing already. Plus basic information like whether there is air conditioning in the whole house or only one room is often missing.
I have found a small selection of the least terrible houses to go and inspect next week. It’s frustrating that they are pretty much all 4 bedroom 2 bathroom places - I don’t need that many rooms, but the step below that is tiny units with no space and no yard. The middle section of the market barely exists. I still have my fingers crossed for one of the few older places around, but 90% of the market seems to be the cookie cutter new estate places.
Totally agree about the middle not existing. We’ve ended up with something with the right number of rooms but a bit smaller than wanted, and a massive need to remove grey. But as an ex-rental it’s in way better shape than most.
the lying by REAs is phenomenal, trying to make us believe that these places are special or not crap
I’ve no idea how they can show some of the places I’ve seen over the years with a straight face. The new minimum standards look great on paper but do Jack without active enforcement and much bigger fines.