Hi

We are trying to buy a house in St Albans but are finding it really difficult. All we want is a 3 bed house, 20 mins walk from the station with 3 decent rooms (basically where the 3rd room isn't a tiny box room). But we are totally struggling even though we have good budgets.

We are thinking of selling our house and moving into rented accommodation so that we can at least be in a strong buying position. We have lost out on 3 properties even though on some we have gone over the asking price.

is anyone else finding it so hard?
Any advice on how to buy something in St Albans?

Cheers
Chris

Have you got an idea of the location you want to be in Chris? The 1930's houses on Folly Lane might fit your bill as they have good room sizes, or an ex-local authority house near Watsons Walk / Sopwell Lane, or one of the larger cottages in Bernards Heath perhaps? May be worth putting flyers through the doors of the sort of houses you like - seen Phil & Kirsty doing it on Location, Location and it works for them sometimes! Good luck!

Hi Chris
What agents have you been using? There are a couple I can think of that are very helpful and have good knowledge of those catchment areas. Also, you will be needing removal services if you do sell and go to rented, so you might want to give me a call :-)
Ashley