Move or improve?

bluebells said:

I have lived in a middle end terrace for about 20 years with my husband. We did want to move but found it too tricky and the advice we sort was poor. So we decided to stay and improve our home by making the loft a bedroom and splitting the back bedroom into a bedroom and bathroom. This meant we had more space for a longer kitchen all be it a small one. It can be stressful but you do a bit at a time when you can. I would not move now as we have worked so hard to keep our property in good shape. And as the saying goes We think that the grass is greener on the other side until we are on that side, then we wish we were back. I say stay put and make do with what you have.

Date posted - 09/05/2013 13:50:56

Graham said:

Home improvements with measurable house value increase: Yes. If you value your homes equity then its a great way to improve it and spread the cost gradually. Everyone has been to a house viewing and found that the house has had no work done in 30 years.

Date posted - 11/11/2011 14:35:53

Craig said:

Currently undergoing extension - only hassle has been with planning/regulations 'tweaking' requirements - just need a little extra space, not a whole lift, shift and redecorate - and my gardens are fine too! If you don't like your area/house then move. If you've made it into your home and you get on with your neighbours then extend - you'll have more space to 'breathe' without too much stress and won't have to adjust as much. Unless you get the chance to 'live' in any potential house before buying you'll never know everything about it before taking the plunge!

Date posted - 09/11/2011 00:45:00

Sam said:

I hope no one finds this derogatory . I am not an Aberdonian but have found that in Aberdeen they think every one is rich and most over charge on any work needed. So get written quotes if the work people can be bothered. Out of town is usually cheaper and better work is done. Less likely to rip you off. Get quotes always.

Date posted - 03/11/2011 20:50:36

stressball said:

Move, don't improve. Our project nearly broke up our marriage it was so stressful. It went on for much longer than expected and cost lots more than expected, and is still not finished as we've run out of money. Don't do it!

Date posted - 01/11/2011 18:24:29

improver said:

Our extension was a nightmare at the time, but now that we've lived in it for 8 years we love it and think it was worth every penny.

Date posted - 01/11/2011 18:09:42

ej54 said:

When we were debating the cost of an extension our architect said think about how long you will stay in teh house and divide teh cost over that period of time. So if it is going to cost £20,000, but you're planning to stay in the house for 20 years, that's £1,000 a year. Is the benefit of the extension worth that to you?

Date posted - 01/11/2011 18:00:43