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Time Buyers Guide - Starting Out |
Why do
you want to move?
Understanding
why you want to buy will help you find the most appropriate property
for your needs. For example you may be:
-
Getting
married
- Starting
a family
- Changing
your job
- Moving out
from the family home
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You should
begin by making a list of the 'must haves' and another list
of the 'non-essentials but nice to haves'. This will help
you to focus your search.
Where
Do You Want To Live?
Do you
have a specific area that you would like to move to? If not
what sort of requirements do you have:
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- Shops, restaurants
and bars
- Access to
railways and motorways
- Town / city
centre
- Village lifestyle
- Close to
work
- Close to
family / friends
What sort of
property do you want to live in? - If you are starting a family,
you may want a new house or if you are living by yourself, you may
just want a flat or apartment. You should also consider the important
things you want from your property:
- Detached
- Semi-detached
- Terraced
- Town house
- Flat / apartment
- New property
- Old property
- Garage and
parking
- Garden
- Ready to
move into
- Potential
for renovation
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