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RedManTim · 16-03-2008, 07:31

Good morning all,
I am considering buying a house on the new Elite Homes/Betts development on Bluebell Way etc and am hopoeful that some of you will be able to advise me as to life in the village?
One of my work colleagues (originally from Accrington) suggested that the area was a 'little bit ropey, to say the least', and I apologise to anyone I offend by quoting verbatim his remarks!
I've noted from a quick search of your (very impressive) site that this question has been asked and answered before but I'm just looking for an update if possible?
One point that initially disturbed me was the actual number of houses up for sale on a relatively new development - why would so many people look to buy a £180,000 to £300,000 new home and then feel the need to sell again within twelve to eighteen months?
Are there regular problems with the travellers site and it's occupants? Is there a frequency of crimes such as burglary or car break-ins? Are there problems with groups of kids hanging around the streets in general and/or on the new development in particular?
Are the local pubs friendly and welcoming or 'no go areas' as my workmate (who does have a general tendency to overexaggerate) suggested?
Having re-read my post, I realise that for a first-timer, I've been pretty blunt and direct and could perhaps have introduced myself with a little more grace? I unreservedly apologise for this, but when you're thinking of stretching yourself to your absolute financial limits and spending around £250,000 on a 'home for life', I think blunt and direct is the only way to go!
Many thanks for taking the time to read my post - I await any replies with avid interest.
Kind regards,

16-03-2008, 07:31	#1
RedManTim Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burnley Posts: 2 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 0	Is Huncoat Village the Place to Be? Good morning all, I am considering buying a house on the new Elite Homes/Betts development on Bluebell Way etc and am hopoeful that some of you will be able to advise me as to life in the village? One of my work colleagues (originally from Accrington) suggested that the area was a 'little bit ropey, to say the least', and I apologise to anyone I offend by quoting verbatim his remarks! I've noted from a quick search of your (very impressive) site that this question has been asked and answered before but I'm just looking for an update if possible? One point that initially disturbed me was the actual number of houses up for sale on a relatively new development - why would so many people look to buy a £180,000 to £300,000 new home and then feel the need to sell again within twelve to eighteen months? Are there regular problems with the travellers site and it's occupants? Is there a frequency of crimes such as burglary or car break-ins? Are there problems with groups of kids hanging around the streets in general and/or on the new development in particular? Are the local pubs friendly and welcoming or 'no go areas' as my workmate (who does have a general tendency to overexaggerate) suggested? Having re-read my post, I realise that for a first-timer, I've been pretty blunt and direct and could perhaps have introduced myself with a little more grace? I unreservedly apologise for this, but when you're thinking of stretching yourself to your absolute financial limits and spending around £250,000 on a 'home for life', I think blunt and direct is the only way to go! Many thanks for taking the time to read my post - I await any replies with avid interest. Kind regards,