Buying Tips

.: Buying Tips

Before you buy, make sure you remember the following:

Be prepared to view as soon as possible – Remember, all the best properties are usually snapped up quickly so if you snooze you might lose! 

Put yourself in a position to buy – Qualify yourself for a mortgage as soon as possible. Also, if you are chain free, make sure your agent knows this. Provide your estate agent with as much notification as possible that shows you are ready to proceed.

Multiple viewings – try and view the property more than once at different times of the day especially at weekends when everyone is at home and at rush hour to check how local roads may be affected by congestion.

Look beneath the surface – make sure you distinguish between major work and ‘cosmetic’ work. Don’t let your judgment be clouded.

Protect yourself – surveys maybe expensive, but they can uncover any major defects which may make you renegotiate on price or even reconsider the purchase.

Location, location, location – research the local schools, shops, parking, transport and neighbours to get a good feel of what it will be like to live there.

Don't rule out offering the full asking price - if you find your ideal home and it is priced correctly, consider offering the full asking price to avoid losing out.

Ask lots of direct questions about the property – have these worked out in advance of viewings.

Remember, the estate agent works for the vendor - be willing and eager to view properties so that you’re top of the agent’s list to call; stay in regular contact.

Don't be put off by a property that is on the market at a low price, compared to others in the area - some of the best deals on the market are 'white hot properties', sold on behalf of developers and lenders and priced to sell quickly.

Remember, if your offer is accepted always insist that the property is taken off the market and a sold board is put up

 

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