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Getting disheartened

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BBbevan Wed 03-Aug-16 18:49:08

We have lived in our house for 40 years and rented prior to buying. So we have never sold a house. Now we wish to move to be nearer our DD as we are both over 70. We put our house on the market 6 weeks ago. Our estate agent assured us that we were in a desirable area , good schools, shops, buses and easy access to the railway station. We were very hopeful of a quick sale. But although we have had a fair few viewings and two low offers we have not sold.
Is this normal?. Someone came to view on Sunday. He was very interested and said he would speak to the agent the next day. We have heard nothing.
Has any one got any suggestions? The agent says there have been no problems with the house highlighted in feedback.

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gettingonabit Thu 18-Aug-16 14:40:46

Keeping all body parts crossed, bb. Have you seen something you like?

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BBbevan Thu 18-Aug-16 16:42:36

Yes loads. *getting on*Houses in that part of Wales are often on the market for ages so we are going to wait until we are with our DD and then plunge in. As we will be cash buyers we might get a bargain.
DH needs a shed and I want a log burner,

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gettingonabit Thu 18-Aug-16 17:46:09

Ooh...I'd love to ask which part of Wales....but I'm not that nosy....--much--.

I'm guessing rural-ish though, and South West.

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BBbevan Thu 18-Aug-16 19:46:11

My daughter lives near Kidwelly, so anywhere in a triangle Tenby to Camarthen to Swansea is where we shall be looking. Near the sea would be good.

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gettingonabit Thu 18-Aug-16 19:51:53

Ooh...Hen Fenyw Fach Kidwelly...but please lay off the Losin Du, bb. wink.

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BBbevan Thu 18-Aug-16 19:57:29

I still have all my own teeth gettingon Not planning to lose any yet ?

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gettingonabit Thu 18-Aug-16 20:01:47

Good luck with your search. Beautiful part of the world.

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rosesarered Thu 18-Aug-16 20:30:12

I don't believe anything about Brexit causing lower house prices, it's an excuse used by estate agents to get you to drop the price a bit, making it easier for them to sell.Having bought and sold a lot of houses, agents are always looking for a way to do this as it makes their lives easier.Obviously, if there is high demand in a certain area then a house will always sell without much effort on your part, but where there is plenty on offer, you have to dress the house to make it look inviting, and clear out a lot of personal stuff.
We never bothered to do this years ago ( or expected anyone else to) but it's the done thing now.

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BBbevan Fri 19-Aug-16 05:15:06

Well we sold in 8 weeks despite Brexit. Our estate agent said there was a little slowing down but not much

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Greyduster Fri 19-Aug-16 13:14:20

Good luck with your move, BBbevan. We have just come back from Pembrokeshire and it's always a wrench to come home! I envy you.

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BBbevan Fri 19-Aug-16 16:03:37

Thank you Greyduster My son, DiL and GD's are in Tenby at the moment. Bit wet today though

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