James Hurwood

Buying A House Checklist: What To Look For & Consider

buying a house

• 1. Consider where you really want to live

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• 2. Is the house close to important facilities?

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• 3. Does the house have the right number of rooms to suit your needs?

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• 4. Are the building and roof structurally sound?

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• 5. What are neighbourhood noise levels like?

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• 6. Does the house have good natural light?

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• 7. Does the house have adequate power?

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• 8. Is there any sign of termite activity?

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• 9. Are there any planned developments nearby?

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• 10. Is the garden suitable?

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• 11. Does the property provide sufficient parking space?

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• 12. Is the property at risk of flooding?

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• 13. What will some of the ongoing costs be?

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• 14. Where are the official property boundaries?

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• 15. Will you need to do any renovations?

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