The Behoused Guide to Buying a Property

House Details

The seller has written, and is responsible for, all descriptions, which appear on the website, including measurements and mention of any fittings or fixtures included in the sale price.

Behoused has had no part in this and therefore accuracy of any details should be confirmed with the seller.

Appointments

You have most probably read our Sellers’ Advice Pack; therefore you should not be surprised if you are ‘checked out’. Let’s face it; if it was you that was selling your house you would do the same.

Be courteous to the seller – it does not hurt and you will get more information and help if they like you. Don’t forget that you are buying their house, if they don’t like you maybe they won’t sell it to you even if you love the house. If you make an appointment, keep it. If you are delayed or can’t make it, phone the seller and let them know.

Viewing

Download a printed version of the house details from the site and take them with you so that you can make notes. View during the day. Don’t take the children if possible. Ask questions.

Professional Help

You are also advised to have a qualified surveyor conduct a suitable investigation of the property before you proceed with a purchase.

Other matters for which you should have professional help and advice are in checking any appliances and services in the house (such as gas boiler, heating system, broadband internet connection). A solicitor should be engaged to check legal ownership, planning permissions and local searches. The solicitor will also agree with the seller what is included in the sale price and arrange exchange of contracts etc.

The seller should also provide a HIP and Energy Performance Certificate.

The Behoused Guide to Selling