It all starts with location. You are obviously happy with this location and postcode otherwise your search would not have bought you to this designation. However, it will be important to find out if there are any other major developments happening nearby which will effect traffic flow as well as the potential for development close by to the property boundaries. Information such as this can be found on the Local Authority website.
Moving inside as you walk in the door, take a very deep breath and draw this in through your nose immediately checking for smells of dampness and other tell-tale odours. This is important to do this as soon s you enter the property because in a matter of seconds you acclimatise to the air surrounding you and the immediate reaction will reduce.
As well as looking at the decor in the property and whether your lifestyle will suit the space, it will be important to check out the wiring, look at the condition of the windows, check for water marks on the ceilings and of course ask when the boiler was most recently serviced if the property has one.
If you are satisfied with these points moving forward take a look at the chimney and roof looking for any small cracks in the pointing and ridge line. Check the gulleys are clear as well as the general exterior state of repair ie: soffits and facias, gutters, external windows, rendering etc.
It is very easy to get wrapped up in the moment then you have found a property which is decorated exactly the way you like it, in the exactly the right location, however it is very important to keep a level head at this stage, taking a systematic approach to your investment.
Because it isn’t every day we invest hundreds of thousands of pounds in our most valuable asset.
If you would like further assistance with viewings or have any other property related questions please do not hesitate to contact us on 01603 432000.
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