A three-bedroom end-terrace house in Walsall is up for auction with a guide price of £29,000, but significant vandalism has left it in need of extensive refurbishment.
A three-bedroom end-terrace house in Walsall, located on Moorland Road, is currently on the market with a guide price of £29,000. The property, which has fallen victim to vandalism, is being sold by Under The Hammer, an auction house based in Birmingham.
The home features one bathroom, an entrance porch, a lounge, a kitchen, and a downstairs toilet. On the upper floor, there are three bedrooms along with another bathroom. Outside, the property boasts a rear patio garden and a modest grassy area at the front.
According to the estate agents, the house requires significant refurbishment and has been subject to extensive vandalism and graffiti. Photos of the interior reveal the extent of the damage, including graffiti covering various walls throughout the house. The front door is depicted lying flat in the entrance, while another door in the kitchen also lies flat beside a boarded-up window.
The property is set to be sold via an online auction scheduled for Wednesday, 30th April 2025.
Source: Noah Wire Services
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warrant further investigation.
Freshness check
Score:
9
Notes:
The narrative includes recent details about an upcoming auction on 30th April 2025, suggesting it is current. However, without comparing to previous listings, it's difficult to confirm complete originality.
Quotes check
Score:
10
Notes:
No direct quotes are present in the narrative.
Source reliability
Score:
8
Notes:
The narrative originates from the Birmingham Mail, a reputable local publication. However, specific details about the auction house or estate agents could be verified further for absolute reliability.
Plausability check
Score:
8
Notes:
The claims about the property's condition and auction details appear plausible, given the context of vandalism and an upcoming auction. However, specific details like the exact condition of the property or its refurbishment requirements lack concrete evidence.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): MEDIUM
Summary:
The narrative appears to be relatively fresh, lacks quotes that could be plagiarised, and is from a generally reliable local news outlet. While the plausibility is high given the context, specific details about the property could benefit from further verification.
