First Time Buyer - First viewing

StumpyPumpy

Apologies if someone above has mentioned these and I have missed it but I'll say it any way.

Take a tape measure, a camera and a notebook with you. If the vendor is showing you around then it is polite to ask before taking pictures, but then take loads of them from all angles. Use the tape measure to check that any furniture you may have will fit where you think it might work or any other curiosity especially if it is an old property where doors may be strange sizes etc. And make copious notes as you walk around, it isn't rude, it is thorough. Unless you have a brilliant memory, it will all become a blur very quickly afterwards.

Then try not to fall in love with it straight away and try to see some other places even if you do for contrast. Then you can look at your photos and confirm what you think - it is amazing how much you miss/forget otherwise such as a fireplace in a bedroom or the number of windows. (Ok so maybe that is just me :rotfl: but photos of your own are still better)

SP

mattk_180

Steph1993

Not when we were viewing but we did have our solicitor in place (not fully appointed but got quotes etc.) before we put in our offer, although we were lucky enough that a friend is a solicitor and put us in touch with someone in her office that dealt in property.


I'm no expert but I don't think you need to appoint one before your offer is accepted, however the general advise is that it's better to have one in place as soon as possible to get things moving ASAP.

NicNicP

I worried that our house sale and purchase was too easy and luckily for us it continued to be. Hope yours is the same.