Avoid these mistakes when buying a home
When you are house-hunting,bear in mind the property might not be as good as it first seems.There is a lot of common mistakes you can avoid when buying your home by looking beyond the decor.
Check the surrounding area - look at the state of the nearby streets, pubs, and shops to get a feel for the area.
Visit at different times of the day - your street might be really quiet in the middle of the day but noisy and busy during rush hour.
Subsidence - look outside the property.Are there big trees growing nearby, which could potentially cause subsidence problems?
Parking permits - will you need a permit to park there?Is it difficult to find parking if you don't have off-street parking or a garage?
Flooding - is the property in a flood zone? Buildings insurance for previously flooded homes is expensive and might be hard to find.If you can't get insurance, then you won't get a mortgage.
Noisy neighbors - ask the sellers if there have been any problems with the neighbors.If you're viewing a condo/apartment, find out if the neighbors above have wooden floors or what potential noise there might be.
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