Getting To View The Right Property
103 views · Published 2 May 2017 · 4:56 · Indexed 10 November 2026
Channel: Life The Basic Manual · 2017 · Education
Lawrence Copeland, estate agent and surveyor extraordinaire, has led us through the initial considerations of buying property. In this video, he introduces us to some of the essential skills to have in place when viewing potential purchases - how to view a property. One of the most useful actions you can take is to get to know local estate agents in the area you’re hoping to buy in, preferably by recommendation. People tend to think of estate agents as only relevant when selling property, but in fact, many estate agents are happy to discuss the process of buying property with first-time buyers. This may mean physically calling in on agents offices, and chatting to staff there to see if you like the feel of the service offered. If you’ve found a local estate agent you have begun a dialogue with, remember to register with the national portals such as Rightmove for notifications of upcoming properties. But factor in that in a fast-moving market, those notifications may not arrive fast enough for you to act in time to get to see a property before it’s snapped up. This is where your relationships with local estate agents may come into its own. At the point of actual viewing, there are definitely some considerations to hold in your mind, and questions to ask. What kind of chain is involved in the sale? Is there a sitting tenant? Are disruptive builds due close to the property? Above all, how do you feel about the property? Sometimes places that tick all the boxes can still not feel right to the potential buyer. Try and consult your head and heart in your decisions. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS https://www.youtube.com/c/lifethebasicmanual?sub_confirmation=1 FIND LIFE THE BASIC MANUAL HERE http://lifethebasicmanual.com http://www.facebook.com/lifethebasicmanual http://instagram.com/lifethebasicmanual http://twitter.com/BasicManual
