How to Find the Perfect Property

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It can be exciting and it can be stressful, but one thing is for sure, property hunting is never easy! It is a huge decision as we need to work out where we want to be and the place that we want to live in. Whether this ends up being your view 24/7 or just a base as you work and play for long hours, you will want to get this one right. Sometimes it can be difficult to even know where to start your search, which is why we have come up with a few suggestions to help you when you are struggling to work out how to find the perfect property. 

Thoroughly research the location

If the area is new to you, then you will need to spend some time doing your research. 

You will probably want to look into the local amenities available and commuter and transport links, and potentially check out the schools in the area. Try to visit at different times and on different days to get a really good feel for the neighborhood. Read any local newspapers and check out any reports as finding an affordable place is much easier when you have access to reports for your specific city. 

If it’s possible, get talking to people already living in the area, using online forums if you are unable to get there and do it in person. 

Stay in touch with realtors

The best properties tend to come on the market and then get snapped up really quickly. You need to be consistently checking real estate websites and it is worth building relationships with realtors in the area. Let them know what you are looking for, share with them how great a buyer or tenant you would be and contact them regularly. You are then likely to be the first person that springs into their mind when the right property comes on the market and they will give you a call. 

Is there work that needs to be carried out?

You might be very lucky and find your dream location with your dream tick list and it is exactly as you would want it to be inside, you can literally just move your belongings in. But this is rare! 

The chances are that you will need to make some changes. You might go for some remodelling work such as a kitchen makeover or new bathrooms, you might even look to add a full extension to the property. It might be more about adjusting things to your taste, so redecorating and cosmetic changes are all that you will need. If you are renting, ask the landlord about making changes like this and you might find they have a budget for it if it hasn’t been done in some time and could do with freshening up. The point here is that when you are viewing properties, don’t rule one out if it doesn’t meet your exact criteria, you might find that with a little work it could be the perfect home for you.