What Should You Look For When Purchasing A New Home?

When you are purchasing a new home, you need to make sure that you are looking at all of the different elements that make up a home. Of course, you’re going to have professionals in to ensure that you are getting the right home and that there is nothing wrong with it, but other than this the decision is yours. When you first look at a house you should be looking for multiple things that will set off alarm bells. In this article, we’re going to be taking a look at what some of these things are, so keep reading if you would like to find out more. 

Visible Structural Issues

The first thing that you are going to need to do is look for any visible structure issues. If the walls seem as though they are bulging or leaning, this is one of the easiest ways to tell that there could be structural damage in the house. The most common sign of structural damage to the untrained eye though is going to be cracks. Cracks can sometimes be a bad sign, and you should always be wary if you see them around. Uneven floors, sticking windows, sticking doors and so much more. These are all signs that there might be some kind of structural damage with the house. Just make a note of this for now, and you will know more when a professional gets there.  

Damp And Other Concerns

Damp is something that you should be looking for. Damp and mould are not pleasant to experience, and if you do see that there is any in the home, this could be a sign that the property is not well taken care of. There is obviously somewhere that the damp is coming from, and it’s likely something that hasn’t been fixed but should have been. Other concerns include things like damage to certain parts of the home. The roof is one of the most important parts of the property, so before you purchase a home this needs to be checked.  

Let The Professionals Take A Look

The final thing that we’re going to recommend is calling in the professionals to take a look. A surveyor will be able to go through the property, let you know where any and all problems are, as well as what is good about the property. You will get all of the information that you need, helping you to make an informed decision about whether you’re going to purchase or not. Ensure that the surveyor you choose is reliable and has the correct level of experience because this is an important decision for you!
 

Hopefully, you have found this article helpful, and now see some of the things that you should look for when you are purchasing a new home. It’s about more than looking at the amount of space available and potential design choices, though this is important too. You need to be looking at the house as a whole, and that includes some of the more practical things. We wish you the very best of luck. For the leading chartered building surveyors in Borehamwood, Watford and Greater London, Simon Levy is your number one choice. 

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