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EXPERT ADVICE

See It, Love It, Buy It:

Viewing tips for savvy buyers

David Marshall, from ESPC solicitor estate agent member firm
Warners, gives us his top viewing tips for buyers

uying a property is the biggest Make a list of what matters to you
financial decision that most of us Before going to view any properties, make
B make so it’s important to plan ahead a list of everything that you want it to have.
before viewing properties that you’re The chances are that you might have to
interested in. By doing so, you can help to compromise on some things, so be strict
ensure that you identify or investigate any about splitting the list into the things that are
potential issues, and that the property ticks essential and those that are desirable, then
all of the boxes that you’re looking for. take the list along with you to viewings.

Here are my top tips for house-hunters to Read the Home Report before viewing
get the most out of property viewings. All existing dwellings in Scotland will be
marketed with a Home Report. The report
should include information on the condition, Take your time Go more than once
value, energy efficiency and charges associated Don’t feel like you have to rush when you’re If you see a property that you like, don’t be
with the property. You can download a copy of viewing. Go around the property at your own afraid to go back for a second viewing. Ideally,
the Home Report for properties directly from pace, even if others are viewing at the same go back at a different time of day so you know
ESPC, or ask the selling agent to email you a time as you. If you’re viewing a few properties what the area is like at night as well as during
copy while you’re arranging the viewing. on the same day leave yourself plenty of the day.
time to get to each one and look round them
Find out what is included properly. Be nice!
The extras included in the sale will generally It’s human nature that we become attached
be listed in the sales brochure but make sure Check out the neighbourhood to the property that we live in. Ideally most of
to double-check what furniture and fittings the Almost as important as the property you’re us would probably like to sell it to someone
seller will be leaving behind if there’s anything buying is the area you’re moving into. Take a friendly who we think will look after the home
that you’re not sure about. walk around to get a feel for what the area is we’ve lived in for years. It never hurts to make
like and make sure that it has the amenities a good impression on the homeowner when
Don’t forget storage space that you need. If you rely on public transport, they’re showing you around their home. If they
It’s easy to forget just how much ‘stuff’ you’ve make sure that you know where the nearest are faced with two similar offers, it could just
accumulated over the years. Make sure that bus, train or tram stops are too. sway things in your favour!
anywhere you move into will have enough
space to store everything that you’ll want to
take with you, as well as some extra space for
new items that you’re likely to buy after you
If you’re thinking of buying a property, call Warners on 0131 667 0232 or email property@warnersllp.com and one of the team will
move in. be delighted to help. They don’t charge a penny for unsuccessful offers or to note interest in properties so if you see a property
that you like, get in touch today.

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