good questions to ask when looking at a house?
22016
['How long has the property been on the market? ... ', 'Has there been much interest in the property? ... ', "What's the area like? ... ", 'How long have the owners lived there? ... ', 'Has there been any major renovations done recently? ... ', 'Is the property listed or in a conservation area? ... ', "What's the water pressure like? ... ", 'How much will your bills be?']
120796
['Why are you recommending your solicitor/mortgage lender? ... ', 'Is this leasehold or freehold? ... ', 'Who owns my freehold? ... ', 'Can I buy my freehold? ... ', 'Who do I contact if something is wrong with the property? ... ', 'What other costs come with my lease? ... ', 'What changes can I make?']
293333
['Why is the seller selling? ... ', 'How long as it been on the market? ... ', 'Will owner do seller financing? ... ', 'What is the screening process for new residents? ... ', 'What is the effective occupancy? ... ', 'What is market rent? ... ', 'What is market occupancy? ... ', 'What type of work is needed on the property?']
898958
['What is your full name? ... ', 'When and where were you born?', 'How did your family come to live there?', 'Were there other family members in the area? ... ', 'What was the house (apartment, farm, etc.) ... ', 'Were there any special items in the house that you remember?', 'What is your earliest childhood memory?']
298403
['How long have you been doing this?', 'Will you as a homeowner need financing? ... ', 'Is there a down payment?', 'How will payments be handled?', 'Who takes care of the permits?', 'Will there be a warranty?', 'How long will it take?']
1040884
['Why is it for sale?', 'Is it in the right location?', 'What is its reputation?', 'Is the lease part of the deal?', 'What are your goals?']
1343863
['How much space do you have? ... ', "What's your budget? ... ", 'Does color matter? ... ', 'Which features are most important? ... ', 'A good way to narrow which features are important is to first think about your family and your lifestyle. ... ', 'How important is energy efficiency?']
1103089
['#1: Are you a licensed property manager? ... ', '#2: How many properties are you currently managing? ... ', '#3: What is your fee structure? ... ', '#4: How do you send reports? ... ', '#5: How are potential tenants screened? ... ', '#6: Who handles the maintenance work? ... ', '#7: How is rent collected?']
1066349
['Why are you moving? ... ', "What's your employment situation? ... ", 'How much do you earn? ... ', 'Do you have any credit card debts or other expenses? ... ', 'Can you provide references from your employer and previous landlord? ... ', 'How many people will be living in the property? ... ', 'Do you have pets?']
31296
['Question 1: How long has the property been on the market? ... ', 'Question 2: How long have the owners lived there? ... ', 'Question 3: Have the current owners had any works carried out or built an extension? ... ', 'Question 4: What is the reason for the sale? ... ', 'Question 5: What is the area like and is there anything we need to know?']
549539
['Can you explain this to me? ... ', 'How big a problem is this? ... ', 'Do I need an expert to look at this problem? ... ', 'Is this problem normal? ... ', 'Can you advise me on things I should fix when I move into the home?']
296860
["What's my housing budget?", 'How much should I save for a down payment?', 'How much are closing costs?', 'Do I need to save for moving expenses?', 'How will I furnish and decorate?', "What's the neighborhood like?"]
548354
['How long has the property been on the market?', 'Why are the current owners selling the property?', 'Has there been much interest in the property?', 'How old is the property?', 'Have the current owners found their next property?', 'Have there been any issues with the boiler?', 'What does the sale actually include?']
379532
['How good is the soundproofing? ... ', 'How much are the monthly condo fees and what are they used for? ... ', 'How do the monthly fees compare with similar nearby condo complexes and what services are included? ... ', 'Has the condo unit been professionally inspected? ... ', 'What does the insurance cover? ... ', 'What are the rules?']
150477
['What is the exact rent? ... ', 'What utilities will you be paying? ... ', 'How long do your potential roommates hope to fill the room? ... ', 'How often do they clean? ... ', 'Is this a more quiet/low-key house, or a “party” house? ... ', 'What do they do for work?']
435177
["What's the deal with fixtures and fittings? ... ", 'Is the seller in a chain?', "What's the minimum price the seller will accept?", 'Is there room to negotiate the house price?', 'How much is the council tax?', 'How much are the utility bills in the area?']
1002285
['How Much Can I Afford? ... ', 'How Much Will Property Taxes Cost? ... ', 'What Other Expenses Should I Expect When Buying a House for the First Time? ... ', 'Do I Have an Emergency Fund? ... ', 'How Long Do I Plan to Stay in the Home? ... ', 'Can I Still Afford to Save as a Homeowner? ... ', 'What Are My Rights as a Borrower?']