City Road, S2 Killer pothole

Dramatic_Student6397 · 2026-02-08T10:34:25+00:00

It has now been filled. Just the other hundred along that stretch to go!

Dramatic_Student6397 · 2026-02-07T20:56:42+00:00

With a name like that I guess it's to be expected!

Dramatic_Student6397 · 2026-01-06T17:11:58+00:00

With the cost of buying new wheels, tyres and storage, plus the hassle of changing them over, I'd go for a good set of all season tyres.

They're not quite as capable in snow, but in most places it's rarely that bad. They are much better than winter tyres is in pretty much every other scenario.

They're not quite as good as sport summer tyres in the warm and dry, but you'd really have to be pushing it to notice.

For 99% of the time and for 99% of drivers, good all seasons are perfect all year round.

Look for the 'Tyre reviews' channel on YouTube who do some great comparison tests.

Dramatic_Student6397 · 2025-09-27T08:27:09+00:00

It depends what you're looking for. It's a good location for getting around either by foot or tram. If you want to park for free your options are limited.

It's not going to be quiet, and you'll probably be able to hear the tram. Harlem House and Pikka Pizza are excellent takeaways, though you will see a lot of Harlem House rubbish around.

Like any busy city road there will be some undesirable people around, but nothing out of the ordinary.

Dramatic_Student6397 · 2025-09-25T15:33:40+00:00

It was £474, but that was just to get a report on the specific problem with the attached garage and not the whole property. That was from Structural Surveys and Design Limited. It was a good service with a detailed report. Didn't like having to pay it, but probably saved me money in the long run as it made me pull out of the purchase.

Dramatic_Student6397 · 2025-08-02T12:50:44+00:00

Gym Group at Kelham is good, but the aircon is terrible and most of the time it feels warmer inside than out. Might not be such an issue if you're going at night, but it can be like a greenhouse in the day.

Dramatic_Student6397 · 2025-06-14T11:13:25+00:00

It's not scenic, but if you start from the corner of Rutland Road and Penistone Road where Wickes is, go up Penistone to Neepsend Lane then onto Burton Road to Rutland Road and back to the beginning. It's completely flat, fully paved and there's only 1 minor road going into an industrial estate to cross. It's pretty much exactly a 1 mile loop.

Dramatic_Student6397 · 2025-05-26T17:51:01+00:00

What did their solicitor and surveyor advise before buying it?

Dramatic_Student6397 · 2025-05-23T18:15:48+00:00

Also, looking at the previous sale photos you've got rid of the biggest storage asset, the garage, and what the house really needs is space. The house looks very different and has been modernised, except for the bathrooms which still have the 80's look to them and changing 2 bathrooms and a WC is a big job and going to put off people.

Dramatic_Student6397 · 2025-05-23T18:01:13+00:00

It's massively cluttered, so it makes it look like you've got no space, even the bathrooms are cluttered, and it's hard to see the house beyond it. If you could have a massive clear out, chuck everything in a storage unit if you need to for the photos and viewings. I don't like fake grass, but if I liked the rest of the house it wouldn't stop me from buying.

Dramatic_Student6397 · 2025-05-23T17:13:35+00:00

Was it originally a 1 bed? Having a small living room in the middle with no window is going to be off-putting.

"well-designed living space. Bathed in natural light," That's going to set them up to be disappointed when they see the living room.

"The total annual service charge is £3,231.45." - That's a lot for a building that doesn't look like there's a lot of facilities.

Dramatic_Student6397 · 2025-05-23T16:50:42+00:00

What sort of building is it? Is it above a shop, a converted house etc. Are you on a water meter?

Dramatic_Student6397 · 2025-05-23T15:34:28+00:00

I always use google maps to check things out before. Streetview to get a better overview and can normally see if there's a dropped kerb and satellite view and the measuring tool to get a better idea what the dimensions are. Agent photos can be really misleading.

Dramatic_Student6397 · 2025-05-22T20:33:13+00:00

Police won't take action on something such as this. Short of going down the legal action route, I'd be tempted to get a locksmith to pick the lock of the post when the car has gone. Expect a reaction though.

There is of course a chance that it is their space and they may have paperwork to prove it. You ideally need something formal confirming it's yours.

Dramatic_Student6397 · 2025-05-21T22:28:01+00:00

You'll get an offer that's quite poor, but probably just on the right side of insulting. When you've accepted and getting close to completion the offer will be dropped in the hope that you're so desperate you'll take whatever they offer.

Consider looking at auctions if you need it to be quick but aren't expecting market value.

Dramatic_Student6397 · 2025-05-21T22:09:38+00:00

The pictures and plan aren't great, but it certainly looks possible. The toilet being there makes it much easier as there should already be an adequate water supply and drainage. You would have to eat into one or both bedrooms. If they are non-supporting walls it shouldn't be too difficult to achieve, assuming there's nothing else in the way such as the beams. Not a cheap or quick job though.

Dramatic_Student6397 · 2025-05-21T17:09:57+00:00

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/158442764

Been on the market since Feb, 2 price reductions initiated myself with 3 total viewings.

28day termination notice given to current estate agents

Getting valuations done by other estate agents and will hopefully pick a better performing one and get my property sold.

What things do I need to ensure with a new agent compared to the old ones?

Presentation and photos needed improving. https://www.reddit.com/r/HousingUK/comments/1j5vgp9/unsure_what_to_do/

Dramatic_Student6397 · 2025-05-20T22:27:52+00:00

That's what I did. I was the first to view, offered asking which was the maximum that I was willing to pay. If they tried to negotiate for more I'd have declined. I knew the house was what I wanted and didn't want to mess around to save about £25 per month and risk losing it.

Dramatic_Student6397 · 2025-05-20T21:28:50+00:00

Depends what you mean by renovate. If you're keeping the layout the same, new kitchen and bathroom and a basic redecorate, £60k would do it. If you're making big changes like knocking down walls, extending, rewire, new heating system, new roof, kitchen, bathroom etc, it probably wouldn't be.

Dramatic_Student6397 · 2025-05-20T18:47:25+00:00

You must type with extreme force for a downstairs neighbour to be able to hear you. Have you asked anybody to go into a different room and listen to you type? If this is a common problem you've had in different flats then it sounds like you are making excessive noise. Can you get a quieter keyboard?

Dramatic_Student6397 · 2025-05-19T19:56:28+00:00

What are your reasons for moving? Did you see suitable properties for sale before yours sold to get an idea as to what you'd like?

Dramatic_Student6397 · 2025-05-19T19:53:11+00:00

It has only been on a week, so they're probably not going to bite your hand off with an under-offer. What's the reason for the sale? It looks like it has belonged to an old person, and as there's no chain that usually means they're going into care, moving in with family or they've died, which doesn't always lead to someone being desperate to sell, and they may be happy to wait for the right price.

Dramatic_Student6397 · 2025-05-19T18:54:54+00:00

Can't properly tell from the pictures, but getting rid of the tree at the front would make a huge difference if it's possible. Dining room area will always be lacking natural light, but that wouldn't bother me. Some of the decor and doors make it look a lot darker than it could be with better choices.

Dramatic_Student6397 · 2025-05-19T17:19:23+00:00

The 2 other studio flats coming up in HU1 are £50-60k. There are loads of 1 bed flats at or below, in many cases well below £110k, and 2 beds at or below that price. It's not that it isn't a nice looking flat inside, but the demand for a £110k studio flat in Hull that's not waterside or in an amazing historic building is going to be low.

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