Don’t let your heart rule your head when buying – property and mortgage website obligo.co.uk give you 13 top tips to make your property dreams stay just that!
Once you have found a property it is important that you remain objective and that your heart does not rule your head. Very often because the property is in the right location is the right size and is at the right price prospective purchasers stop investigating further. Very often for fear that they may find a problem that will prevent the purchase. This sentiment is of course misplaced if there is something wrong that will affect the property value in the future.
In order to be completely objective it is important to visit the property as many times as possible and at different times. Visit at night – is the area peaceful or is the road a thoroughfare, visit during rush hour – how busy is the road and visit during the day – is the road used for station parking etc. All these things could affect your enjoyment of the property and in some extreme cases make you wish you had never bought it at all. Don’t worry about annoying the Vendor, if the property is good value without any hidden problems the Vendor will be happy to accommodate you.
When you look round the property eliminate any surprises when you move in by making a list of the things that are important to you. This list will probably include the following;
You will of course receive a Home Information Pack (HIP report) and eventually a valuation of the property. However, it is vital that you spend time investigating the property personally to ensure that you are happy.
Your own information alongside that of the professionals should ensure that you are well informed when you make your final offer and go on to purchase.
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