What should you compromise on when buying a property?

What should you compromise on when buying a property?

Finding the perfect dream home is not always easy. According to consumer body Which? when moving house, seven out of 10 people have ended up making compromises when buying. Some of our agents have some advice about what to compromise on and what is vital for happy living.   The most common compromises buyers makeMany people will compromise the condition of the property. A neglected property can be transformed and turned into a beautiful home in no time. Often, the work from refurbishing a home can lead to an increase in value when it is time to sell the property. According to the Which? 2015 national house-moving survey, the condition of a property is one of the most common compromises that buyers tend to make, with one in four people agreeing with this. Colin Shairp from Fine & Country South Hampshire suggests that few things demand more of our attention than buying a house or a car. Property buyers seem all too ready to ditch what they viewed as essential f...

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2nd Sep 2016
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