at the moment have big garden, close to local amenities,school etc.kids have friends close by,BUT need extra rooms,(GOT 5 KIDS) a new kitchen two new floors a new heating system,. It is very tempting to move to the new houses being built , they are about a 10 minute drive from everything but have small gardens.Dont know what to do.Help me weigh it up thanks. lol ma xx
2007-03-26 11:34:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I would stay in the house you have now and extend. Go into the attic. An attic conversion would cost a minimum of £25,OOO. To build an extension providing a large kitchen/ living area downstairs with an extra couple of bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs would be another £30.000.
This may sound a lot but the increase in value of your home would more than compensate. You could combine the the building work together and save £1000's.
New builds are so shoddy, built to a price and not a standard.
You may have to move out for 3 months but this would be a small inconvenience for a stylish, practical family home.
2007-03-27 07:00:17 · answer #1 · answered by charterman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much (assuming that you own) will it cost to actually move.?
Estate agents
Solicitors,
Stamp duty
Removal men
Is this proposed new house 'pefect'? decoration, fittings.
If your present house needs new floors, kitchen and heating system then a buyer is very likely to take this price of this off their offer.
Plus do you really want to become a taxi service for kids friends, school, shops...
How much will it cost to create the extra space within your present home. ?
Not so much an answer as something for you to consider.
2007-03-27 00:28:39 · answer #2 · answered by Pauline 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i moved in to a new build and didn't like it the houses are more hollow and you can here everything there saying next door through the walls go for a older house they will be more sound proof and most of the time there bigger so are the gardens i exchanged within 3 months for a older house still live there now .
2007-03-26 21:05:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
5 kids and a small garden, not sure how well that would go down, especially if you are used to a large one.
it is usually cheaper to try and create space in the house you already have , possibly in the attic, or even in this large garden that you have.
Possibly look at larger houses in the area, they even might give you ideas for creating space in your existing property, in the mean time.
2007-03-26 12:01:35 · answer #4 · answered by H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which is more important to you? The kids having enough space or having a garden?
If you own the home you are living in now, consider an addition.
2007-03-26 14:04:30 · answer #5 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you need the space you should move, any parks nearby to compensate for small gardens?? Good that the new houses are in same area, so not drastic move being done.
2007-03-26 11:39:08 · answer #6 · answered by fluffypurplelilac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its not detached new build then dont buy as i bought a semi and you can hear next door as the walls are so thin,have you thought about extending or buying an older house.good luck in whatever you decide to do
2007-03-26 21:20:11 · answer #7 · answered by lou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋