Market still very flat. I currently own 1 flat and 1 Apartment. I can' t sell either as there's not enough equity in either.
I'm buying a house with my GF, but am not selling either property due to the market. (going to let both out).
But if you bought at the peak about 5 years ago, a property that you bought at say £150 k would now perhaps be worth £130 k, yes.
But it's also a bit regional. I'm in the northwest. The London market is still relatively bouyant, I believe.
They are **** parasites. I have never met an honest one and try to limit my dealings with them as far as possible.
We moved 12 months ago, and I got 3 quotes.... the first woman came with a **** power point on how she would sell my house. I asked how much it would cost and she refused to discuss her rate until I'd signed the contract. She got thrown out.
The next bloke looked like a **** lizard.
All you need to know three things..
1) What is the house worth?
2) What are they going to sell it for?
3) How much are they going to charge?