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A Buyer’s Search Checklist: Find Your Next Home with Confidence
With mortgage deals improving as interest rates ease and activity returning to the market, buyers are finding more choice and greater negotiating power. Recent data shows increased transaction volumes in late 2025, a positive sign for buyers actively searching now.
To help you stay ahead, here’s a clear, actionable checklist.
Your Home Search Checklist
1) Define Your Priorities
Know what matters most before you start viewing:
• Bedrooms and bathrooms
• Outdoor space or parking
• Proximity to schools or transport
• Must-haves vs nice-to-haves
Getting clarity makes your search efficient, focused and less stressful.
2) Sort Your Finances First
Speak with a mortgage advisor early and secure a Mortgage in Principle. This strengthens your offers and shows sellers you’re serious. Please contact us if you do not have a mortgage advisor in place, we would be delighted to help.
3) Set Up Tailored Alerts
Ask us to send you Heads Up Alerts for properties that match your criteria, new listings often move fast, and being first matters.
4) Study Local Market Data
Look at recent sold prices, average days on market and asking vs sold-price comparisons. This helps you judge whether a price is realistic or requires negotiation.
5) Visit at Different Times
Traffic, noise and light can change throughout the day. Visiting at different times gives you a truer feel for the neighbourhood.
6) Ask Insightful Questions
When viewing, ask about:
• How long the property has been on the market
• Any current offers and buyer interest
• What’s included in the sale and recent maintenance
These details matter when you decide to make an offer.
7) Don’t Skip the Home Report
Look at the home report, check it over, and obtain quotes for any remedial / maintenance works required.
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If you’re serious about finding the perfect home, let us set you up with Heads Up alerts and expert insights and support you every step of the way.
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Choosing Property Connections means partnering with an estate agency built on trust, genuine relationships, and an unwavering commitment to doing things properly. Whether you’re buying or selling, you’ll work with a team that takes the time to understand your story, guides you with honesty, and stays by your side at every step. We’re not a nine-to-five operation - we’re here when you need us, offering clear communication, expert advice, and a calm, supportive approach that removes the stress from moving home. Backed by cutting-edge technology, detailed local knowledge, and a reputation for quality over quantity, we deliver a personal, attentive service that ensures your property journey feels simple, transparent, and truly looked after.
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