It is easy to be led by your heart when looking for a new home, but it's important to make sure that the house you make an offer on works on a practical level too. Find out our top property viewing tips so you know what to consider when house hunting.
Typically, a first viewing should take around 30 minutes. This is why it is important to arrange multiple viewings as 30 minutes is unlikely to be enough time to give you enough information to make the big decision.
Things to ask your estate agent can include:
These questions, amongst others, can help you get a better picture of the property.
It’s always best to ask for permission to take photos when you are viewing a house, but photographs can be very useful to help you remember specific aspects of the property.
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