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05 September 2010  

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Questions to ask the owners

This list will help ensure that you've asked all the important questions before you start talking about offers...

  • Which features and fittings are included in the sale: curtains, carpets, dishwasher, washer / dryer, garden furniture?
  • Has any building work been done on the property since the owners moved in? If so, who did the work?
  • What’s the average cost of electricity, gas, heating and water bills?
  • Does the garden get sun? At what times of day?
  • Are there any trees nearby that could harm the foundations?
  • Is the property tied to a chain?
  • Has the property, or any neighbours, ever been robbed?
  • What are the neighbours like?
  • Is visitor parking in the area easily available?
  • How much is the council tax for the area? (Check it at www.voa.gov.uk/council_tax )
  • How quickly would the owners like to move?
  • How long has the property been on the market?



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