If you are starting to look for a new house to buy, making sure that it is the right property for you is essential. A decision this big is not something to be taken lightly, so you need to ensure that you have considered everything before you go straight out and start looking.
The first thing to do is to get all of your finances up together. This means that you need to work out what you can afford to buy, and also the budget that you will have to live on once the mortgage is paid off each month. Visiting a mortgage broker is the first thing to do as you will then know what your options are and you will be able to set a budget, as they will give you a mortgage in principle agreement.
When the time comes to start looking, first make a list of the things that you want from the property. Of course, be realistic about this, it will come down to budget, and as much as we would all like a rooftop pool and twenty acres of land, unless you have a seriously large budget that is not going to be what you will get!
Speaking of what you get for your money however, this does depend on the area. Certain parts of the country have higher property prices than others, so do think about this – if it is that you want more for your money and really don’t mind moving to another area this could be a good option for you.
Another good thing to do is spend some time researching the area or areas that you are interested in moving to. Go and visit at different times of day to get a feel for it and speak to people who live there. You could also speak to and register with local estate agents like this Stonehouse estate agents www.tgres.co.uk/office-locations/stonehouse-estate-agents/ as they will know the local property market and the surrounding area well, and will be able to advise you of properties that come up that you might be interested in.
Planning all of this in advance will give you a good idea of what you want and stand you in good stead when a house comes along that is right for you.