Top Tips for Viewing a Property
If you’re looking to buy a new property, making the most of your viewing is essential when it comes to finding the right place for you.
If you’re looking to buy a new property, making the most of your viewing is essential when it comes to finding the right place for you. This is because as well as assessing the property’s features, you’ll need to find out if there are any potential issues within the property that could cause significant problems down the line.
There are many key considerations you’ll need to keep in mind when viewing a property. As experienced estate agents in Worcestershire, here are some of the top tips we recommend when you view somewhere.
Make sure the property is in the right area
Depending on what you’d like to use the property for, you’ll need to find out whether its location is a good match for your needs and preferences.
For example, if you’re a family looking to move into the home, it’s a good idea to research whether you’re happy with the schools in the area, the transport links and any local amenities.
Assess whether there is enough storage space for you
Search the property for spaces like cupboards, built in wardrobes and loft space to assess whether the storage space is adequate for you. Storage spaces can sometimes be scarce in newer homes, so it’s important for you to check and ensure all your belongings can fit inside. If you’re a new parent looking to buy a home, adequate storage space is essential.
Find out if there are any structural issues or damp within the property
A quick view through a property may not be enough to assess whether there are any issues that might cause problems down the line. Things like damp, ill-fitting windows or issues with floorboards can be costly and time-consuming to fix, not to mention a hazard to health and safety.
It’s important for you to check as much of the property as you can in order to identify any problems that could prove difficult to fix if you don’t have the experience or budget to do so.
Take plenty of photographs
It can be difficult to take everything in at once when viewing a property. To make things easier, ensure you take plenty of photographs of the property’s features and rooms to allow you to review these again at a later date.
This can be an important deciding factor when choosing a property, as you may notice details that you missed when attending the viewing in person.
Don’t forget to check the garden
If the property you’re viewing comes with a garden or any outdoor space, its essential that you view this in as much detail as the inside of the property. You’ll need to assess the outside of the property as well as its garden space to see whether there are any issues and find out whether the garden is right for you.
This also includes finding out where you can park, whether you can easily maintain the garden, whether its suitable for young children, and whether you have enough privacy.
Check, and check again
It’s a good idea to view a property more than once, as you may have missed crucial details in your first viewing. As well as this, it’s important to check features like plumbing, electrics, doors and windows to ensure they work well enough for your requirements.
Taking another look at a property might help you make that all-important decision on whether you’d like to go ahead with making an offer or deciding to look elsewhere. Most importantly, you don’t want to be stuck with a property that you find is much more hassle than you anticipated after signing the contract!
How Platinum Property Can Help
At Platinum Property, our team have extensive experience and knowledge when it comes to assessing whether properties meet your needs. We’re passionate about ensuring transparency is prioritised at every stage of the selling and buying process.
If you’d like to find out more about how we can help you in the search for a new home, contact our estate agent branches in Malvern or Worcester by calling 01905 426000.