Anybody Selling/recently Sold A Hoose?

[Giblets]

Whats the market like just now? If you do have a house on the market - have you had many viewings?

Been told that the market is shite at the moment and that putting it on around Christmas/New year is a bad idea, but have also been told that any time of the year is bad cos no-one is buying.

 

What estate agents has anyone used in the Aberdeen area?

 

Cheers

[BrianFaePerth]

Dinna ken the market over there, but Xmas is always a bad time to try and sell. Fowk have other things on their minds.

[Dynamo]

My mate bought a flat the other week (first time buyer).

 

Good time to buy if you can afford it.

[Giblets]

My mate bought a flat the other week (first time buyer).

 

Good time to buy if you can afford it.

 

I was thinking that myself, might be a bad time to sell but if I'm wanting to buy a bigger hoose it might make sense, ken?

[Dynamo]

Aye, I viewed a few flats with him and they were all going for round about what the seller had paid for them, and a few grand less in some cases.

[King Street Loon]

The bird has been trying to sell her place for a couple of months now.

A few viewings, but no takers so far.

[Giblets]

The bird has been trying to sell her place for a couple of months now.

A few viewings, but no takers so far.

 

Do you know who she's selling it through and if they are any good? Is she selling it for the price on the home report?

[robbo]

my house has been on the market since april or so and has only had 6 viewings.

 

was fully furbished at 1st while we lived there but since weve had to move to edinburgh its sitting empty. reduced our asking price after we switched sellers but still nothing. all we keep getting told is the market is painfully slow just now.

 

whether thats true or not, i dont know because houses here seem to be shifting....but in wales...nit.

[daytripping]

The 3/4 bedrooms are still shifting fast enough, home report value plus 3 to grand usually does the trick.

 

I was outbid for a few earlier this year so keep an eye on the local market.

 

That's Bucksburn/Dyce though so not sure about smaller houses or city centre but the market always exist in Aberdeen, with the oil price and employment high there's still plenty of money on the go.

[daytripping]

Do you know who she's selling it through and if they are any good? Is she selling it for the price on the home report?

I couldn't recommend Peterkins enough, brilliant service for a good price, have used them a few times in the last 5 years.

[Giblets]

I couldn't recommend Peterkins enough, brilliant service for a good price, have used them a few times in the last 5 years.

 

Cheers I'll get them to come around for a quote/valuation and see what they say.

 

When I bought my hoose a few years back, you had to find houses before they were on the market or they were bought before even advertised!!

[muttondressedaslamb]

Looking to sell my flat also. Only been in it 2 years so I doubt I'll make any money on it. But it is in the centre of town. I don't supose you want to buy a 1 bed flat Giblets?

[Giblets]

Looking to sell my flat also. Only been in it 2 years so I doubt I'll make any money on it. But it is in the centre of town. I don't supose you want to buy a 1 bed flat Giblets?

 

Nah fraid not mdal, thinking about moving to a bigger hoose in suburbia. How much do you think you'll get and where abouts is it. there's probably a few young single loons lookin for a pad on here.

[muttondressedaslamb]

Paid

[RTYD]

Whats the market like just now? If you do have a house on the market - have you had many viewings?

Been told that the market is shite at the moment and that putting it on around Christmas/New year is a bad idea, but have also been told that any time of the year is bad cos no-one is buying.

 

What estate agents has anyone used in the Aberdeen area?

 

Cheers

 

Try the Law Practice on Rubislaw Place. Very good service.

[Giblets]

Paid

[muttondressedaslamb]

I'd like to stay in town. I wanted a place in Rosemount last time but couldn't afford it. I still don't think I can afford it now mind you. I'd really like a two bedroomed place this time, ideally in Fittie, but that is just a pipe dream. Might just stay in the general Ferryhill area. The junkies I have across the road aren't that bad, they've only broken into my letterbox twice and kept me up at night on a handful of occassions.

[Redmist1903]

Whats the market like just now? If you do have a house on the market - have you had many viewings?

Been told that the market is shite at the moment and that putting it on around Christmas/New year is a bad idea, but have also been told that any time of the year is bad cos no-one is buying.

 

What estate agents has anyone used in the Aberdeen area?

 

Cheers

 

The housing market in the city and shire has been pretty slow for a while now, definetely a buyers market. Nothing usually happens over the Christmas period, into February before things start moving again.

 

I've used The Mortgage & Property Shop (Alex Hutcheon solicitors) plenty of times for buying, selling and renting out, they're pretty good, easy to deal with and definetly competitive price wise.

[Giblets]

The housing market in the city and shire has been pretty slow for a while now, definetely a buyers market. Nothing usually happens over the Christmas period, into February before things start moving again.

 

I've used The Mortgage & Property Shop (Alex Hutcheon solicitors) plenty of times for buying, selling and renting out, they're pretty good, easy to deal with and definetly competitive price wise.

 

Aye I think I'll start getting quotes/valuations now with the aim of putting it on the market after the new year

[King Street Loon]

Do you know who she's selling it through and if they are any good? Is she selling it for the price on the home report?

 

She's selling through Gavin Bain, but not having much luck getting rid.

It's a 4 bedroom in Mastrick. Be a cracking house for a family. Needs some work & TLC, but on the whole a great house for someone.

I think she's seeling just below the home report price to see if it can get interest. Not working so far, but the time of year isn't great I feel.

[Dandyesque]

Spent the summer trying to buy a 3-room house - got one 3 months ago.

 

Ended up getting SIGNIFICANTLY outbid on the first 2 - they ended up going for well over the value.

 

Had to pay a few K over the asking to make sure of the place I got, but was well worth it.

[Giblets]

Spent the summer trying to buy a 3-room house - got one 3 months ago.

 

Ended up getting SIGNIFICANTLY outbid on the first 2 - they ended up going for well over the value.

 

Had to pay a few K over the asking to make sure of the place I got, but was well worth it.

 

Well thats good news, think I will wait til after new year, got a few solicitors coming round over the next 2 weeks for valuations/quotations

[hopeisimportant]

I'm in the process of selling my city centre flat. It's been on the market for 4 weeks now and I've had a steady flow of viewings. About 14 now I think. Had two offers last week which were rejected so hopefully improved ones will come. I'm in no rush to move so if it takes a while then I'm not fussed.

 

I was warned the market will pretty much stop around christmas so I'll see what happens. If I was you I'd wait until feb before putting yours up for sale.

 

I'm using Burnett and Reid who have been really good.

[Giblets]

whoops

[GK55]

I'll be looking at buying next year - however got a 2 bedroom house in Balmedie and a 2 bedroom flat in Rosemount to sell first.

[King Street Loon]

I'm looking to rent out my house.

We've saw another one we really like, but I've never rented out property before.

She's got a fair wedge to put down as a deposit for a new place.

 

Anyone else had any dealings with renting out houses whilst living elsewhere?

 

Any sound advice like who to avoid, who to go too etc would be appreciated.

[Nespa]

stay away from Remax! Ive rented and buying from them at the moment and there a fecking joke!.....Right up there with Ryanair as one of the the scummiest companys!

 

All they are interested in is make dough for themselves!

[spamspamspam]

I'm looking to rent out my house.

We've saw another one we really like, but I've never rented out property before.

She's got a fair wedge to put down as a deposit for a new place.

 

Anyone else had any dealings with renting out houses whilst living elsewhere?

 

Any sound advice like who to avoid, who to go too etc would be appreciated.

 

Not sure how the tax shiniz works here but I'd hazard a guess that its similar to Holland... I'm renting my place out there at the moment, I had to make sure that the rental income is exactly the same as the monthly expenditure for the mortgage etc so I dont get gubbed by the tax man. I also had to set up a company and transfer the ownership of the house to that. You wouldnt have to do that here but if you have a Ltd comp for work it may be an idea to see your accountant to see what the best way forward is.

 

I'd also rent it out directly, you get more money that way. It can be a bit more hassle sometimes, you have to organise getting things fixed etc yourself rather than allowing a agent to take care of it but if the market rate for your place is

[Bluto10]

I'm looking to rent out my house.

We've saw another one we really like, but I've never rented out property before.

She's got a fair wedge to put down as a deposit for a new place.

 

Anyone else had any dealings with renting out houses whilst living elsewhere?

 

Any sound advice like who to avoid, who to go too etc would be appreciated.

 

 

i've got my flat rented out in aberdeen.

was simple. i had the last tenant move out and the next one move in within a matter of weeks. i sat on my arse here while i got a letting agent to find a tenant and manage the handover.

 

i factor it, so all i paid them, still have to actually, is a finders fee and one or two things they helped me with to get the new tenant in.

 

this time i have a corporate let. they were right fussy buggers, but fingers crossed the tenant will stay there for all 4 years.

 

i've dealt with plenty of relocation/letting agents and tradsemen, so if you need any specific help just ask.

[Bluto10]

Not sure how the tax shiniz works here but I'd hazard a guess that its similar to Holland... I'm renting my place out there at the moment

 

3xspam

 

is it true you need to own 60% of your house to rent it out in the netherlands?