Buying a property is a big decision and having a professional estate agent who can show you around like this estate agents Longlevens thomasandthomasproperty.co.uk can really help you to get a good idea of the property.
Here are some good questions to ask when you are viewing…
What is the Local Area Like? Getting to know the local area is a good idea and you can do some research before you view a property too. Find out statistics like schools and crime rates, and also go and have a wander round the area, and even see if you can meet the neighbours.
Why is the Property Being Sold? This is a really important thing to find out – partly because it will help you to evade potential problems, and partly because it can give you more negotiating power if the sellers are in a position where they need to move quickly, so finding this out can be very helpful.
How Long has the Property been on the Market? Something that is always important to find out is the amount of time that the property has been for sale. A property that has been on the market for longer is certainly something that is worth investigating. Find out if there has been a problem that has prevented the property from selling – it could be something serious like damp, or it may just be that the property is overpriced.
However, it is possible to sometimes negotiate a cheaper price if a property has been on the market for a while.
