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AIBU to sell my bungalow abroad mid Brexit?

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Smithy Sun 25-Mar-18 20:59:35

Just spotted your post, sundance. Interesting as I know someone else hoping to sell their property in a different outskirt of Paphos. I think your bungalow is lovely and seems a good price. Good luck.

sundancecowboy Sun 25-Mar-18 14:33:55

Thank you Welshwife & lemongrove and everyone who commented. I feel much better about it now.

I'll update if anything happens.

lemongrove Sun 25-Mar-18 14:21:32

I think it looks lovely, we know that area and like it, if only We could buy it from you ( no chance am afraid.) Good luck though with selling it.

Welshwife Sun 25-Mar-18 10:47:06

I think your house looks lovely and if I were in the market to buy in that location would want to look at it. The kitchen and bathroom are fine.
We are in a similar position to you - although our house is not in a state to go on the market as DH is in the middle of a project., creating a room we do not really need,!! Our families would prefer we moved back to U.K. whereas we are happy here and have great healthcare.
I think that many people will move out of U.K. if they wish to and they will have more rights to live in a European country before Brexit is finalised than after. They are actually on a countdown to be able to get their living and working rights. It is cross border working which looks to be a very murky area still.

sundancecowboy Sun 25-Mar-18 10:15:54

I've copied the idea from mn where you can ask for other peoples opinion to find out if your property looks good as it can be difficult to view your own property objectively.

I wondered about the kitchen as its not very modern and the bedroom picture drives me crazy as I would have tucked the duvet cover in! I'm probably just being picky. blush

I have considered all options I can think of petra but its always good to hear other views/experiences. We have a 50/50 share and need to get our money out to buy separately back in the UK. Although they have recently discovered a huge gas field here which might put prices up but won't be for some time.

sundancecowboy Sun 25-Mar-18 10:10:45

Thank you annsixty for your kind comments - good to know the kitchen is fine and everything looks nice.

It's already being marketed in the UK via rightmove as when you are abroad you can do this without going through an estate agent.

petra Sun 25-Mar-18 10:10:05

Sundancecowboy
Do you have to sell the property to enable you to move back to the uk?
You mention 'rental' market. If possible, ( from my own experience) please avoid this option.
I let a property abroad that was once my lovely home. What they did to my house was horrendous ( think dog mess in the lounge)
You will be a long way away from this property so will not be able to keep a close eye on things, and property agents lie to you angry
Btw. I think the house looks fine for the asking price.

harrigran Sun 25-Mar-18 10:09:30

Cheeky, obtaining free advertising.

Iam64 Sun 25-Mar-18 10:08:35

Good question annsixty. Advertising?

annsixty Sun 25-Mar-18 09:48:28

I ask very kindly ,is this a way of getting this property marketed in the UK?
It looks very nice incidentally and kitchen is fine to me.

sundancecowboy Sun 25-Mar-18 09:25:28

Or won't it make the slightest bit of difference?

{Have name changed.} Looking to move back to UK but pondering the wisdom of selling just now.

Local estate agents say the market here is improving. Rental prices are increasing. Tourism is higher than ever.

I'd say our typical 'buyer' is likely early retired and looking for a permanent/holiday home in a safe environment.

I'm in disagreement with my stbexp about some of the photos......and would appreciate some gransnet opinion. Is the kitchen too dated?

www.rightmove.co.uk/overseas-property/property-59871875.html