FabSwingers.com forum: Flat Hunting

By *emi2017 OP Woman
over a year ago

Nottingham

I'm viewing a few flats over the next few days, has anyone got any recommendations on what to look for? Questions to ask?

I've done a lot of research so please don't just ask me to Google. I was wondering if there were things you've found useful or tips you wish someone would have told you or you wish you knew.

I'm not meeting at the moment but I also can't help but hope it's a rather lovely gentleman or lady showing me round and things get a little cheeky!

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By *eavy Metal BallzMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

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By *eavy Metal BallzMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

"I'm viewing a few flats over the next few days, has anyone got any recommendations on what to look for? Questions to ask?

I've done a lot of research so please don't just ask me to Google. I was wondering if there were things you've found useful or tips you wish someone would have told you or you wish you knew.

I'm not meeting at the moment but I also can't help but hope it's a rather lovely gentleman or lady showing me round and things get a little cheeky!"

Ask about security, if there has been when was the burglary.

Visit at different times of day if possible

Check crime logs for the area and visit after dark

Good luck with the house hunting

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By *utie91Woman
over a year ago

Hitchin

To rent or buy??

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By *emi2017 OP Woman
over a year ago

Nottingham

Thankyou!

To rent

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

Parking? Even if you don't drive, your visitors may do.

Also, is there a garden?

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By *hunkyThighsMan
over a year ago

Gloucester

If in a block find out who lives above and if the floors are carpeted.

Kids or ppl that wear there shoes all the time on wooden floors would drive you mad if living above.

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

Distance/ journey ti work

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By *utie91Woman
over a year ago

Hitchin

Are the bills included, if not how much extra a month will they cost.

The cost of the council tax

Is it furnished or unfurnished

Any flat mates.. meet them see if you like them

Parking

Gardens/communal areas - depends what ur looking for. I like low maintenance so I don't have a garden I have a car park lol.

Have a look at the windows for damp

Storage spaces

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By *orkie321bWoman
over a year ago

Nottingham

Ask to see the epc (energy performance certificate.)

It is a legal requirement for any property that is up for sale or rent. It will give you some idea of how warm the home will be in winter and if your heating bills will be expensive. The ratings go from A - most energy efficient to G - least energy efficient.

I've lived in rented property that has very poor heating that cost a fortune to run (electric storage heaters) and didn't work effectively.

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By *aul1973HullMan
over a year ago

East Hull

Visit the neighbours to see what the area is like if you don't know for yourself.

Look for electrical sockets to make sure there are plenty.

How noisy is it? E.g. can you hear the neighbours talking.

How close to local shops, bus stops.

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By *iscean MaleMan
over a year ago

Darlaston

Ask how much groud rent is.. and if you have to contribute towards major repairs or is it included in ground rent.

Check the lease on property to see how long it is. (If lease hold.. you dont want to move in and find out the demolishing flat in a years time)

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