miho
2015-09-03 09:29:11
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Well, then you have a few good reference points for the prices and can make an informed decision. I also made a rough price calculation for each house we looked at. Land value, new construction costs for a house of the same size, possible renovation costs, and I could quite quickly see which prices fit and which did not.
In the end, we also bought an older, well-renovated house. Some work was done by ourselves and is not perfect. But as you say, location and size more than make up for all that, and I will fix the rest over time. When we first viewed it, the house suited us 95%. You cannot expect more from a used property. And even with new construction, you have to make compromises.
Wishing you a good decision,
Michael.
In the end, we also bought an older, well-renovated house. Some work was done by ourselves and is not perfect. But as you say, location and size more than make up for all that, and I will fix the rest over time. When we first viewed it, the house suited us 95%. You cannot expect more from a used property. And even with new construction, you have to make compromises.
Wishing you a good decision,
Michael.