Asking questions during an initial or follow-up property viewing is vital because there will likely be things you’d like to know about the property or area that haven’t been mentioned in the online property advert or printed brochure. Now is your time to ask as many questions as you’d like to put your mind at ease and get all the information you need to make a fully informed decision.

In this article, we are going to give you a short round-up of questions to ask your estate agent:

1.  Estate agents will more than likely discuss if any other offers have been submitted, but they can’t disclose how much. Before putting your own offer in, consider the finer details like local amenities, neighbours, and the condition of the property. 

2.  Before packing up your life and moving to a whole new neighbourhood, it is important to know what the local area is like. There may be many sub-questions to ask for specific details. It’s important to get as much information as possible about the surrounding neighbourhood of your potential new property.

3.  The EPC rating on the home will explain the efficiency of the energy used within the property. The rating will be determined through various factors in the home, such as whether it is well insulated, whether windows are single or double glazing, and the types of appliance fitted.

4.  A property chain forms when a seller or buyer needs to wait until the person who is purchasing their home or selling them a property has managed to either sell their existing property or purchase a new one in order to complete the transaction. Property chains are very common, but can make your sale or purchase much longer and more complicated as completing your own transaction is dependant on someone else’s transaction being completed elsewhere before you can progress.

Most importantly, don’t be afraid to ask whatever you need to in order to find out exactly what you’re wanting to know about your potential new home! If you would like some further insight into the process, or would like some expert advice and consultation on your purchase or sale, then get in touch with our team of experts at the best estate agents Bury has to offer. Call Philip Ellis now on 0161 7731011 for our bespoke advice!