f you’re looking to buy a property, there are lots of things to consider, which can feel overwhelming when it comes to viewing houses. Finding your next home can feel like a huge task, and there’s often lots of questions that you’ll want answered by your estate agent, or even the home-owners themselves.
To ensure you’re getting the most out of the time you have on a house viewing, the property experts at estate agent comparison service GetAgent have put together a list of ten essential questions you should be asking your estate agent during a viewing.
- Why have you decided to sell your house?
- Are there any issues with neighbours?
- Are there any issues with the heating?
- How long has the property been up for sale?
- Have there been any structural issues?
- Is there or has there ever been damp?
- What is parking like around the property?
- Has anyone made any offers on this property yet?
- Which way does the garden face?
- Have there been any planning permission proposals granted or denied?
Asking these ten questions can reveal some key information about any downsides to the property – from naggy neighbours to structural issues – as well as identifying features of real potential, such as a south-facing garden or the opportunity to extend or build on the land.
Colby Short, CEO and co-founder of GetAgent comments:
“If you’re in the market for a new home, you’re going to have to go on a lot of house viewings. Viewings provide an excellent insight into prospective properties, but to make the most of them, you need to know what to look for.
While using a generic checklist to start out with can be helpful, consider what’s right for your unique circumstances. There’s no formula for deciding on the perfect property. What features do you value most? Every homebuyer must decide for themselves how they should weigh optional features that are appealing, against those that are necessary, in order to call a house a home.”
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