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By *emi2017 OP Woman
over a year ago
Nottingham |
I'm viewing a few flats over the next few days, has anyone got any recommendations on what to look for? Questions to ask?
I've done a lot of research so please don't just ask me to Google. I was wondering if there were things you've found useful or tips you wish someone would have told you or you wish you knew.
I'm not meeting at the moment but I also can't help but hope it's a rather lovely gentleman or lady showing me round and things get a little cheeky! |
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"I'm viewing a few flats over the next few days, has anyone got any recommendations on what to look for? Questions to ask?
I've done a lot of research so please don't just ask me to Google. I was wondering if there were things you've found useful or tips you wish someone would have told you or you wish you knew.
I'm not meeting at the moment but I also can't help but hope it's a rather lovely gentleman or lady showing me round and things get a little cheeky!"
Ask about security, if there has been when was the burglary.
Visit at different times of day if possible
Check crime logs for the area and visit after dark
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By *utie91Woman
over a year ago
Hitchin |
Are the bills included, if not how much extra a month will they cost.
The cost of the council tax
Is it furnished or unfurnished
Any flat mates.. meet them see if you like them
Parking
Gardens/communal areas - depends what ur looking for. I like low maintenance so I don't have a garden I have a car park lol.
Have a look at the windows for damp
Storage spaces
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Ask to see the epc (energy performance certificate.)
It is a legal requirement for any property that is up for sale or rent. It will give you some idea of how warm the home will be in winter and if your heating bills will be expensive. The ratings go from A - most energy efficient to G - least energy efficient.
I've lived in rented property that has very poor heating that cost a fortune to run (electric storage heaters) and didn't work effectively. |
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Visit the neighbours to see what the area is like if you don't know for yourself.
Look for electrical sockets to make sure there are plenty.
How noisy is it? E.g. can you hear the neighbours talking.
How close to local shops, bus stops. |
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Ask how much groud rent is.. and if you have to contribute towards major repairs or is it included in ground rent.
Check the lease on property to see how long it is. (If lease hold.. you dont want to move in and find out the demolishing flat in a years time)
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