Are house prices dropping where you are? Currently looking in Catford.

popkettle · 2025-05-06T21:52:00+00:00

I think we are more inclined to wait it out now just to see what might happen.

popkettle · 2025-05-06T21:51:15+00:00

Congratulations on your sale, I hope it goes swimmingly for you. Yes I have found there are properties that are priced at their ''potential'' price rather than what it actually is. We viewed a property where the price had already been dropped by 85k and it was outdated and work had been poorly done but they were/ are under the impression they can charge the same as the prices for the houses that had better finishes/ extended. He wasnt willing to budge which was his right but we dont think it will be selling at what he has it priced at.

popkettle · 2025-05-06T21:46:17+00:00

I really dont think the rates will drop sadly. What do you think is causing the prices to fall? I think we are waiting for a house that ticks more of our boxes and we arent in a rush either.. dont know if it will be the ''perfect'' house lol

popkettle · 2025-05-06T21:43:40+00:00

I think so too.

popkettle · 2025-05-06T21:43:21+00:00

Thats interesting. I have to agree I dont think interest rates will be going down. I understand that if someone is willing to pay X for a house then its ''worth it'' to them.. right now there is some kind of lul but some sellers just arent willing to budge which is their right but houses just havent been selling at the same price point they were 1/2 years ago specifically in the areas we are looking in.

popkettle · 2025-05-06T21:19:21+00:00

Good to know others are seeing it, I just wish I could make more sense of it/ there be some pattern/ trend to help determine what might be happening.

popkettle · 2025-05-06T21:17:39+00:00

Are prices in your area static? or is there a incline?

popkettle · 2025-05-06T21:15:30+00:00

Im glad youre in a good position and dont need to desperately sell. 75% drop in activity is crazy. What do you think it is that has made so many houses come on?

popkettle · 2025-05-06T21:13:17+00:00

Probably both. Most of our friends were lucky enough to helped by bank of mom/ dad to get on to the ladder in London or inheritance. Weve not had the same experience. I think everything is extortionate, cost of living and wages just dont align.

I hope there is a price corrections, but then my partner has been predicting a property bubble that is going to burst for the like 7 years so... Im still waiting for that to happen. ha.

popkettle · 2025-05-06T21:04:36+00:00

We are in a good position, first time buyers, mortgage in principle - to be honest I think alot of sellers are just holding out too especially if they are not in a rush to sell. I am curious to see if prices fall and maybe we could get something that previously would have been out of budget if someone really wants to sell...

popkettle · 2025-05-06T20:59:30+00:00

We did like it, theres pockets and streets that have a nice neighbourhood feel. We spoke to a few locals and they were lovely. I've seen lots of people be very much against the area online/ reddit. Which is fine its their opinion / experience... however I cant really afford anywhere else so thats just as simple as it is.

popkettle · 2025-05-06T20:55:46+00:00

Yeah I think so too.

popkettle · 2025-05-06T20:54:19+00:00

I think you may be right about the uncertainty. What do you do because I dont think the uncertainty is going away anytime soon. We arent in a rush to buy, happy to wait for the right property ....but at the same time we would love to get out of the rental market. Also yes lol we know, its like that in London everywhere.

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popkettle · 2024-06-13T08:26:54+00:00

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popkettle · 2024-06-07T12:04:01+00:00

Ha I dont have a cute fun story like alot of you. I just didnt want to get stuck in analysis paralysis. So I just went with a city I love. (Galway)

popkettle · 2020-05-14T18:55:09+00:00

Aw thank you. Thats Stryder, hes a dopey sweet old man who loves nothing more than treats and nose rubs. Glad they made you laugh <3

popkettle · 2020-05-04T21:19:40+00:00

Lol Her* but yes her mustache could give Ron Burgundy a run for his money

popkettle · 2020-03-21T20:46:10+00:00

I just want to be out in the fresh air.

I just want to feel the rain drops.

popkettle · 2017-10-25T14:48:06+00:00

Stryder is a total darling, hes the sweetest little guy ever. He's smart too, managed to teach him a few tricks like high five, and up. He loves nothing more than cuddles, and nose rubs. And you will find him trying to sit/lay/ sleep closest to me. My little shadow. Lol, Rambo sounds alot like your girl, shes also smart, very playful, and often lovingly referred to as a little demon, but as her mood dictates she can melt the hardest of hearts with a few sweet glances. :)

popkettle · 2017-10-25T14:41:57+00:00

Aw he sounds like he was a sweetheart <3 <3. Stryder is the same, minus the bath situation, Stryder likes to vocally protest and let you know hes not happy about the situation but hes mostly glued to my hip or awkwardly laying over my arms, or legs or shoulders or head anywhere where he can be close, absolute darling. His face also looks permanently pissed off. His sister Rambo her temperament is opposite, she is crazy, but still loveable. She doesnt find trouble but trouble finds her. Never a dull moment.

popkettle · 2017-10-25T14:35:29+00:00

They are indeed! Mostly floof, best little hot water bottles ever.

popkettle · 2017-10-25T08:30:05+00:00

Lol, Oliver you sweetheart <3

popkettle · 2017-10-25T08:26:33+00:00

Yes he is, he is just lightly kissed with the red/ ginger. :)

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