There is nothing quite as thrilling and heart-wrenching about your home search, prepare to make the most of every viewing.
- Research the Area
Consider this when you check local amenities, transport links and crime stats. You need to walk these streets but will you feel safe and proud?
- Set Your Budget
Obtain a mortgage offer and prepare for other costs including surveys, legal fees & removals
- Prepare Your Questions
Everything you want to know about council tax, utility bills, parking and those wishful renovations or recent issues. Write it down!
- Check the Property History
Search for past sale prices and days on market. It only can be helpful in negotiations.
- Review the Floor Plan
Get a baseline of the plan online to make better use of your observation time and spot potential trouble spots ahead.
- Arrange Appropriate Insurance
Ensure the buildings and contents insurance is proportionate to type of property and location for a reasonable priced cover. For help from Estate Agents Gloucester, visit www.mwea.co.uk
- Book a Survey
Find out about local surveyors, and the type of report that would best suit your needs (depending on a number of criteria including property age/type/condition)
- Prepare Documentation
Prepare proof of income, bank statements and ID for possible immediate offers.
- Plan Your Route
Discover you destination in depth and extra time to explore the vicinity.
- Bring Essentials
Get your measuring tape, a notepad and camera — bring along some backup (AKA another set of eyes.) With preparation, viewings will no longer feel scary but your time property assessing will be productive.
