I didn't think I would, but there's so little available.Personally, I wouldn't ever consider it.
No, I don't have to but it's a good time to sell.Everyone's different I suppose. Do you have to downsize right now? If you don't and have never lived in a semi-det, it's very difficult to explain what you'll be giving up.
Good time to sell? Yes, but not necessarily a great time to buy. By buying and pocketing some money, you will more than likely be more asset poor in what you have. Yes, you'll have some dosh, but if you're youngish and want to trade up again, it's probable that a lot of money is going to be needed. But, if you're downsizing forever then make certain you have the right place to enjoy life and living. I'm just saying I wouldn't do it. Tons of good luck with it if you do.No, I don't have to but it's a good time to sell.
I did live a 90s built semi in a house share, they were poorly built houses. I could hear plugs being inserted into sockets, socket and light switches being turned on and off next door, domestic violence and arguing. Inside the house I knew what people were doing in the bathroom and see light from other rooms coming in under the skirting boards!
DownsizerI'm downsizing from a detached property and am considering a semi-detached house built in 2006.
The big concern is hearing noise from next door. The living room, dining area of the kitchen, master and other double room are all on the party wall. Am I mad to consider it? Is soundproofing effective? Is it expensive?
I haven't viewed the property yet.
Good time to sell? Yes, but not necessarily a great time to buy. By buying and pocketing some money, you will more than likely be more asset poor in what you have. Yes, you'll have some dosh, but if you're youngish and want to trade up again, it's probable that a lot of money is going to be needed. But, if you're downsizing forever then make certain you have the right place to enjoy life and living. I'm just saying I wouldn't do it. Tons of good luck with it if you do.
Thank you to both of you, much appreciated.Downsizer
Do not move into a semi under any circumstances unless you have no other choice. I grew up in a terraced house and to be honest noise was not a issue probably because every house had a clatter of kids all making noise. Emigrated for several years returning to buy a semi detached house. To cut a long story short Gardai could do nothing about noise and carry on next door. Two years of hell. Purchased a detached. Moved twice since bought detached and will never ever live in a semi again. Up where I grew up sadly every few months former neighbours pass on and talking to elderly people one of their main worries is who will move in attached to the house or secondly will social welfare/housing body buy next door.
Dont go taking huge risks that without exaggeration could. ruin your quality of life.
I suppose it's what you're used to really. I grew up in a detached house in a rural area and am now in a detached house in a suburban area.I have never lived in a detached house - what am I missing?
The vast majority of people live quite happily in semi-ds, terraced or apartments.
Brendan
Actually 35% of dwellings are detached. It's surprisingly high!The vast majority of people live quite happily in semi-ds, terraced or apartments.
It's surprisingly high!
does budgeting for some soundproofing make more sense than ruling out the majority of housing stock?
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