Try to have all of the below documents arranged beforehand so you can move in as early as possible: Photo ID Proof of current address Evidence of Income (i.e. payslips, bank statements, letter of employment, etc.) Proof of right to rent A guarantor may be required in some cases to guarantee rent, in which you’ll […]
Find out what will be included with the property: Ask to see the current inventory Check before you apply if certain items are included
We almost always advise you to view a property before applying. When going for a viewing: Check everything works, i.e. the showers, lights, heating, etc. Ask about the neighbourhood, try to ask the current tenant about any issues they may have faced. Visit the are at different times of the day and make sure to […]
Getting all of your leaking taps, cracked tiles, torn up wallpaper, etc. fixed before viewings will have a great impact on buyers as they’ll be more inclined to focus on the positives of the house than worry about the problems they’ll have to fix themselves.
Make sure suitable cover is available before you make the final plunge.
Make sure you like the environment you’re moving into. Visit at different times of the day, knock and ask neighbours for opinions, check out the local shops, streets and parks.
Make sure you have the best credit score you can have before looking for mortgages.
There is great appeal in owning your own house. But buyers need to first pause and seriously consider whether they are ready for the purchase. Buying a house is a long-term investment but you can only afford it if you are able to: • Get a mortgage for enough to buy your chosen house; • […]
Buyers will form their first impressions as soon as they see the outside of your property. Make sure to spend time tidying up the outside of your property: plant flowers, repaint the doors, remove weeds, sweep the front garden path, etc.
Make sure all rooms inside are as clean as you can make them. Cleaner rooms and surfaces drastically increase the attractiveness and should never be underestimated.
