When buying a home there is so much to think about and so much to budget for aside from the house – from finding a solicitor to finding someone to do the survey such as this building survey Chelmsford based company. But before any of this you need to find yourself your dream home!
When you have seen a property that is for sale you firstly need to book an appointment with the estate agent to arrange to view the property. When you are viewing it there are a few things to look for – don’t worry if you don’t notice or you forget as you can always arrange a second viewing of the property if you like.
Which way does the house face – This makes a huge difference if you enjoy a light and bright home. As well as this if you are a keen gardener it is definitely worth checking the way that the garden faces. You can download a compass app on your phone if you want to check, as if it is a dull or overcast day it will be hard to tell just by looking at the rooms of the house.
Look Beyond the Aesthetics – There are many clever tricks that people use to sell their houses – this could be well placed mirrors, furniture that is smaller than average and fresh paint so don’t be afraid to take a tape measure and measure the rooms for yourself to ensure they are what you want.