Which of two properties to buy in Slane

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Both properties in Slane, have deposit on new end of terrace 3 bed with large back garden for 360,000 should be due to close in 3/4 weeks. On same road 3 bed terrace has come on market second hand, bought for 335,000 2 months ago now selling for 317,500. (both 1100 sq ft) but second hand house has floors,carpets, blinds etc but end of terrace has more land. Difference of 200 a month in repayments, any advice for first time buyer looking for property to value asap to move to closer to Dublin.
 
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Presumably something went wrong with the sale of the mid terrace, hence the reduction?? An end of terrace is a better buy IMO. Carpets etc. come over time so I wouldn't let the fact that it's furnished influence me. Can you afford the 200 a month extra? Remember interest rates are going up.

The only other thing I can think of is that the end terrace is, in effect, semi detached and so you have neighbours on one side only. Oh just thought, you're a FTB so the mid terrace is at the stamp duty threshold whereas the end terrace is not, unless it's a new build.

No one can make up your mind for you, unfortunately.
 
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Up to yourself... things you need to ask yourself...

- whats the parking situation like for both
- what are they overlooking (or are they being overlooked)
- house direction (would you prefer a south facing back garden)
- how much extra do you need to spend on kitting out?
- is there more road traffic passing one of them
- It your house the turn-around point for all traffic on the road
- does an existing neighnour have a 10 footer parked outside there each night

...which one really really does it for you??.... only you can answer!

ninsaga
 
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thanks for replies. End of terrace is new build so no stamp duty but worried that if i stretch the market may crash and i may not end up in the position i want to be!!
 
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Definitly the end of terrace- no question for me. End of terrace pros:- only one set of neighbours, a side entrace (helpful for the bins and gardening-lawn cutting etc) and bigger backgarden which will all help it appreciate quicker. Ninsaga's points are very useful as a reference point in helping you make up your mind.
 
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think you all may be confirming what i'm thinking! Main worry was that i pull out of end of terrace and the mid terrace vendor pulls out of sale and i'm left with nothing!
 
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I'd investigate why the mid-terrace fell in price.
 
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it seems now the off plan price would have been around 280,000 whenever they launched off the plans and are now valued at 335,000
 
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Ah, it's more than likely a 'flipper' willing to sell at SD threshold to encourage FTBs and undercut the builder.
 
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but surely he would want to wait until the whole estate is sold so he can make more?
 
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lovejoy said:
but surely he would want to wait until the whole estate is sold so he can make more?
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Or he could wait and make less.

(If he is a 'stressed vendor' you may get the property for much lower than you expect. )
 
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right so does that change your opinion? or is it adviseable to stick wth the end of terrace?
 
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lovejoy said:
right so does that change your opinion? or is it adviseable to stick wth the end of terrace?
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What i will say is that whilst you will not get a deal on the new build you may get a good deal on the mid-terrace. The builder will not (probably) undercut but a stressed vendor will.
 
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The above posts still hold true with regard to the pros and cons of mid terrace versus end terrace. An end of terrace property will always be worth more, for a start you may have the opportunity to extend sideways (depending on the site.

I wouldn't confuse myself too much by dwelling on flippers and such like. The real issue is which property to choose.
 
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lovejoy said:
thanks for replies. End of terrace is new build so no stamp duty but worried that if i stretch the market may crash and i may not end up in the position i want to be!!
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If you feel the market may crash, why do you want to buy now??
 
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You should do whatever your boyfriend tells you ... he is wise and handsome
 
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i think you also need to consider is an end terrace worth €43,000 more than a mid terrace. What's a new mid terrace selling for?? I'd use this as a guide to see how much extra value a developer puts on an end terrace. The advantages listed above are sound - i would go through them particularly in relation to room to extend in the future etc and see whether they actually apply to the house you are looking at.
 
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not that much room for building on but the end of terrace is selling for 30k more than the mid-terrace
 
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lovejoy said:
not that much room for building on but the end of terrace is selling for 30k more than the mid-terrace
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Ok here is my advice. Think of a figure that you would buy the second-hand mid-terrace for. (280K + stamp for example). Make that offer. You might be surprised.
 
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