What you must do when viewing a property

House hunting? Here are 5 things you have to do when viewing a property

Regardless of whether you’re looking to rent or purchase, viewing the property is one of the most important parts of house hunting.

It’s all too easy to get wrapped up in everything that the estate agent is telling you. You might love how the property looks, but what if when you move in you find lots of faults.

To help you avoid this we’ve put together 5 things you have to do when you’re viewing a property.

Take Your Time

One of the biggest mistakes people make when viewing a property is to rush around it. They’re so excited by the thought that this could be their next home that they can’t wait to see the entire house.

You need to look in every corner, every cupboard, and every draw. Meticulously go through each room and don’t let the estate agent rush you. This is an important decision.

Test Everything

So the house looks great, but what about all the fixtures and appliances? Are they in working order? Did you even check?

I’ve heard of too many people who have fell in love with a house upon viewing only to find out that nothing works when they move in. On your way round the property check each tap and electrical socket. If there’s a whole host of electricity issues, then it’s going to cost you to get them fixed when you move in.

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