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Debutante Tue 30-Jun-26 07:56:59

Just wondering if anyone has sold or attempted to sell a house whilst construction work is going on close by? We want to sell but 4 houses are due to be built on the land below us. Access to the site isn’t from our road and the roofline won’t interfere with our sea view. Still I am of course concerned as I think it will be a couple of years before it is completed and we can confidently sell. Problem is that at 73 and 71 2 years is a long time when we want to move back to be nearer to family. I know the obvious answer is wait or take a big loss but would be interested to hear if anyone has had a similar experience of trying to sell under these conditions? Thanks in advance.

Fallingstar Tue 30-Jun-26 08:13:53

The decision is hard to advise on without knowing if further building on the land below you could take place after the four houses are built, in which case would advise to move now whilst there are just four houses.
And if there isn’t access from your road and you have a sea view I think you still have plenty to recommend your property. Two years is a long time as we get older and once your house goes up for sale the whole process could take some time. Would get some valuations from estate agents done and ask their advice.

butterandjam Tue 30-Jun-26 09:01:12

Why not sell now?

At your ages, live your life right now. Don't hang around waiting for the future to happen. In case it doesn't.

Any serious contender to buy, will go over the planning consent in detail and realise it's no threat to your property, its access, sea view etc. Good way to weed out any timewasters.

J52 Tue 30-Jun-26 09:09:52

You can only test the water by putting it on the market. On the coast, summer is often a good time to sell, especially with a sea view. Unlike town properties, when it’s hot and holiday time.
As has been said, any planning for future development will be flagged up by the searches, if not before.

fancythat Tue 30-Jun-26 09:10:06

I would be selling now too.

I know someone who sold.
Not quite the same circumstances as you, but close.
Dont think they took a financial hit at all.
But the housing market was a little more bouyant than it is currently[in England].

karmalady Tue 30-Jun-26 09:18:18

Sell now OP before the mess starts, they will see planning permission and you will take a hit but so be it, sell while you are two and able to work together, to make a new home comfortable