WE all know how difficult it can be to sell or buy a house.
Some properties fly off the market- but other properties can be listed for months or years at a time even if they are beautiful places to live with no obvious faults.
We have tracked down some of the oldest property listings in Blackburn, each of which has something special to offer any prospective buyers- one of them could even be your next dream home.
Tom Parker, Consumer Spokesperson at Zoopla said: "If a property is taking longer than anticipated to sell, it often comes down to two factors: the asking price and the local market.
"We always recommend seeking advice from your estate agent to help drive the desirability of your listing - and being open to their feedback! If it's an issue with the interiors, it can pay dividends to clear the clutter and give the property a fresh lick of paint.
"Other times, it really does come down to patience; providing a property is priced accurately, and clean and tidy in appearance, there's no reason it shouldn't find a buyer."
Here are five Blackburn homes that have been listed on the Zoopla website for the longest.
Rawstorne Street
£80,000
This property is described as “immaculate” with a good size garden and a newly fitted high gloss kitchen,
Excitingly, it also has an attic room which would be a popular space for the kids.
It’s also an absolute steal at just £80,000.
However, it hasn’t been able to secure a buyer since it was first listed for sale in July 2019.
Ribble Street
£150,000
This home is said to be ideal for first time buyers or families looking for their forever home.
It has four bedrooms in total and is also close to local amenities and transport links.
A focal point of the house has to be the lounge which has a feature fireplace and plenty of space.
However, the home has been on the market since July 2019 and its price has been slashed by £10,000 since then.
Hozier Street
£79,950
On the market for a two bedroom house?
This one is well-presented and ideal for first time buyers trying to get their foot on the property ladder.
The focal point of the home has to be the spacious lounge but this is closely rivalled by the large kitchen.
Chorley New Road
£1,100,000
The high price point might be why this four bedroom house has been on the market since 2018.
Its price has been slashed by £150,000 but still it has been unable to secure a buyer.
The gorgeous home was built in the 1920s and has a very interesting design.
It has four bedrooms in total and enjoy an enclosed mature garden to the front with garden beds and hedged boundaries.
Royal Oak Avenue
£340,000
The large house is set over three floors and has five bedrooms and two bathrooms in total- ideal for large families.
As well as a fully fitted kitchen the home also comes with a conservatory.
Externally the property benefits from generous gardens to three sides and off road parking to the front and rear.
Would you be tempted to invest?
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