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Or hang on for number 3, somewhere in between the two ...
If the fixer can’t be had fairly, this.
The fixer we looked at £ per sq foot would have made it the spendiest house on the street at asking. Offered 93% and was rejected after they took four days to ‘consider’ it. Sacked it off for now because the sums don’t work out compared to the modernised stuff thats on.
Suspect it will be on all winter.
Howard
How much of a premium are you paying for the shiny? Often agents think that they're worth a hefty bonus amount compared to an average property but in reality once all the furniture is out and everything off the walls it will probably need some bits and pieces to be done, there will be some things you don't like, some stuff that needs replacing, etc.
The idea of putting your own stamp on is nice but it can be knackering. Spending years doing DIY, particularly if working full time, can become quite the drag. Also how hefty is your renovation budget, having to skimp on the stuff you want doing and it end up not like you want is annoying.
Ultimately either is probably the right choice. Whichever you go for you'll have some "what if" moments.
Or hang on for number 3, somewhere in between the two ...