Important questions to ask when viewing a house (to buy)

[MaryPoppins]

Ask stuff about the boiler, then pretend you know what they're on about when they answer.

[Which is what I do]

[PurpleGorilla]

Garden #1 -



Garden #2 -

Both look lovely, no1 looks less shady so could be a fryer the summer depending on sun direction.

[shaunbhoy]

Why do you think I am not on the property ladder?

Because you are a simpering whining dullard. If you are on it I can only assume the credit must go down to your boomer parents helping your sorry ass by lending/giving you a hefty deposit.

[PurpleGorilla]

Ask stuff about the boiler, then pretend you know what they're on about when they answer.

[Which is what I do]

If it looks like this, don't worry too much:



If it looks like this, maybe think twice!

[PurpleGorilla]

Because you are a simpering whining dullard. If you are on it I can only assume the credit must go down to your boomer parents helping your sorry ass by lending/giving you a hefty deposit.

Yes on the ladder, No BOMAD.

[AtW]

And what if it looks like this -

[AtW]

Both look lovely, no1 looks less shady so could be a fryer the summer depending on sun direction.

I think the bigger more expensive house got North facing garden, I think because compass is missing on the plans... so question is - how bad North Garden can be?

[Halo Jones]

Get a full building survey done: the Building Surveyor will not be looking at the place with “ohh I can see myself living here glasses” & give you an independent report.

Don’t get a “cheap” visual survey – these normally entail driving past at speed going yep there is a house there
Paying the extra for a full – lift the floor boards look in the loft type survey will highlight any major issues that may not be readily apparent

This link will let you find a Chartered Surveyor in your area.

This link will help you decide what type of survey you want

[PurpleGorilla]

I think the bigger more expensive house got North facing garden, I think because compass is missing on the plans... so question is - how bad North Garden can be?

North facing is fine, you will get sunshine in the evening

[AtW]

Ask stuff about the boiler, then pretend you know what they're on about when they answer.

[Which is what I do]

Hope I won't be buying your house