your interested in or go to an estate agent? MAYBE YOU DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT?
2006-11-25 06:49:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
1. Work out how much you can afford
2. Get property papers/look on the internet for houses
3. Drive around the areas to see what they're like.
That's as far as I have gotten so far. Next will be viewing different properties I think.
Edit: Just remembered I also look them up on www.upmystreet.com to see if it's a decent neighbourhood and what the ACORN classification is
2006-11-25 06:55:14 · answer #1 · answered by Velouria 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I go to the area in the morning, teatime and evening for a couple of days to see if there are kids playing out, gangs hanging around. By doing this I have a good perception of what sort of road or area im looking at. I look at the gardens and nets of the other neighbours this gives you a good idea of what sort of people you will be living by... And I also knock the neighbours door to see what they are like before I even consider viewing the property.
2006-11-25 06:56:19 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I bought my condo, I initially started by looking on Realtor.com. One condo that was in my price range was hideous.
I then got a realto who sent me descriptions of houses and condos, no pics. One condo struck my interest, due to the location and features. When I did a drive by, it was the condo above, but it wasn't hideous, it was a bad picture.
I drove to the neighborhood at night, during the day and on weekends to see the activity. Most people were at work, and no one was hanging out on corners. Not many kids.
I got financing and bought the place.
2006-11-25 06:59:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get Restate Agent then tell her or him what area the house is in okay then go see it with her or him
2006-11-26 05:04:39 · answer #4 · answered by pattibcacl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Set yourself a price you can afford. When you start to look it is easy to start thinking that you can afford something a bit more expensive. You still have to live..Good luck
2006-11-25 06:53:44 · answer #5 · answered by Gordon C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
confirm mortgage available to you by potential lenders then go looking at areas both day and night time
2006-11-25 06:59:11 · answer #6 · answered by Jim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I check on the crime rate, and local schools. I also see how far grocery stores, and malls are from me.
2006-11-25 06:53:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋