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Buying your own home could be the biggest purchase you ever make, so it’s essential to gather as much information as possible about the property before making your decision.
It’s not always easy to know what questions to ask when buying a house, so we’ve put together a list of questions to help guide you through the process, step by step.
You may not be able to get answers to all of your questions, but estate agents are required to disclose ‘fair’ information to buyers and sellers, so it’s always worth your time -- and investment -- to seek out all pertinent information.
Potential buyers should also put together a list of questions to ask themselves in anticipation of their first property viewings. Doing so will help make sure they know what they want to get out of their home search.
Key questions to ask yourself include:
Knowing what you can afford to put down as a deposit and what type of mortgage you’re eligible for determines what properties you should consider viewing.
Knowing whether you’re going to prioritise location or, for instance, size will help determine your property hunting grounds.
Whether it’ll be your ‘forever home’, just a place to live for a few years, or something in between will shape your search.
Leaseholds apply only to a building for a set number of years, while freeholds cover both building and land until you’re ready to sell.
Once you’ve decided on viewing a particular property (or properties), it’s important to establish a context for the home. The information on your property's history can offer clues on the property’s livability. When you're viewing the property, use the time to ask the estate agent all about the home, and the reasons the current owners want to move.
Curious about property values and trends in a certain area? Pop in the postcode of your potential home into our nify house price calculator. It’ll show you the general value of similar properties in the area, and other useful data to help you make informed decisions about your purchase. Try it for free here.
When you buy a new home, you’re not just purchasing a property but you’re investing in the local area, too. Even before you visit the property, first check out local information sites.
Key questions to consider when buying a house include:
For many of us, paperwork is the least enjoyable aspect of any transaction. But buying a new home is such a significant investment that you need to make it absolutely clear what you’re agreeing to as part of any contract.
Key questions to ask when buying a house include:
When you visit the property, you should imagine yourself living there but don’t forget to cast a critical eye on the conditions inside the home.
Key questions to ask when buying a house include:
You won’t be able to determine some critical issues unless you spend a good deal of time outside. Don’t forget to walk around the outside of the property if it’s a house. Even if it’s a flat, check the outer walls and roof (if it’s a top-floor flat).
Key questions to ask when buying a house include:
The government also has a useful guide available here to help answer the questions of people who’d like to buy a house.
But most of all, it’s important to remember that when you’re buying a house, the overarching question you can ask the estate agent is: Is there anything you would want to know about the home if you were buying it?
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