what kind of questions to ask when buying a house?
22016
['How long has the property been on the market? ... ', 'Has there been much interest in the property? ... ', "What's the area like? ... ", 'How long have the owners lived there? ... ', 'Has there been any major renovations done recently? ... ', 'Is the property listed or in a conservation area? ... ', "What's the water pressure like? ... ", 'How much will your bills be?']
954652
['What are my payment terms and are they negotiable? ... ', 'What will my total costs be? ... ', 'Can you give me a liability insurance certificate? ... ', 'Are you going to sell direct? ... ', 'Can I have a guaranteed sell-through?']
150477
['What is the exact rent? ... ', 'What utilities will you be paying? ... ', 'How long do your potential roommates hope to fill the room? ... ', 'How often do they clean? ... ', 'Is this a more quiet/low-key house, or a “party” house? ... ', 'What do they do for work?']
921080
['1) Do I like living close to other people? ... ', '2) Do I plan on renting out the property? ... ', '3) Do I plan on living here long term or short term? ... ', '4) Do I like the amenities? ... ', '5) Do I value independent or turnkey living more? ... ', '6) Do I know a Realtor with experience in condos? ... ', '1) Who manages the property?']
494536
['Are you regulated? ... ', 'How many lenders do you work with? ... ', 'How much do you charge? ... ', 'When is this fee due? ... ', 'Do you work with…? ... ', 'What kind of mortgage can I get?']
181398
['1) Are there any liens on the home?', '2) How does damage to the home affect the value of the home?', '3) Has the home sold in the past five years?', '4) Has the home had an inspection recently?', '5) How long has the home been unoccupied?', '6) Are there any other foreclosed homes in the area?', "7) What's the neighborhood like?"]
87675
["What's the rent? ... ", 'How much do you need to move in? ... ', 'Do you need a guaranteer? ... ', 'Who pays for utilities? ... ', "Are there any other fees you'll have to pay? ... ", 'What does the lease say about the security deposit? ... ', "What's the lease term? ... ", 'Is there a release clause if you need to get out of the lease?']
1176611
['What are your total costs? ... ', "What's included in the sale? ... ", 'How long has the house been on the market? ... ', 'Why is the seller moving out? ... ', 'How much have nearby homes sold for? ... ', 'How much do utilities usually cost? ... ', 'Is the real estate agent familiar with your target market?']
886629
['Are you a regulated broker? ... ', 'How much do you charge? ... ', 'How much can I borrow? ... ', 'How much deposit will I need? ... ', 'What type of mortgage would be best for me? ... ', 'What fees will be payable to the lender? ... ', 'What documents will you need and how long will it take to process my mortgage application?']
120796
['Why are you recommending your solicitor/mortgage lender? ... ', 'Is this leasehold or freehold? ... ', 'Who owns my freehold? ... ', 'Can I buy my freehold? ... ', 'Who do I contact if something is wrong with the property? ... ', 'What other costs come with my lease? ... ', 'What changes can I make?']
549539
['Can you explain this to me? ... ', 'How big a problem is this? ... ', 'Do I need an expert to look at this problem? ... ', 'Is this problem normal? ... ', 'Can you advise me on things I should fix when I move into the home?']
5890
['Is the Land Under Any Conservation Easements? ... ', 'What Will the Taxes on This Property Look Like? ... ', 'What Rights and Titles Are Included with This Property? ... ', 'Do I Have Access to Electricity/Wi-Fi Everywhere on This Property? ... ', 'Are There Any Environmental Hazards I Should Be Aware Of?']
1066349
['Why are you moving? ... ', "What's your employment situation? ... ", 'How much do you earn? ... ', 'Do you have any credit card debts or other expenses? ... ', 'Can you provide references from your employer and previous landlord? ... ', 'How many people will be living in the property? ... ', 'Do you have pets?']
31296
['Question 1: How long has the property been on the market? ... ', 'Question 2: How long have the owners lived there? ... ', 'Question 3: Have the current owners had any works carried out or built an extension? ... ', 'Question 4: What is the reason for the sale? ... ', 'Question 5: What is the area like and is there anything we need to know?']
755308
['Have there been any issues with the neighbours? ... ', 'How much is the council tax and utility bills? ... ', 'Is this property in a conservation area? ... ', 'Can you speak with the sellers? ... ', 'Have any other offers been made and how much? ... ', 'How long have the current owners been in the property? ... ', 'How long has the property been on the market?']
67402
['How much can I borrow? ... ', 'What documents will you need? ... ', 'What types of mortgage do you offer? ... ', 'What interest rate choices do I have? ... ', 'What arrangement fees do I have to pay? ... ', 'What valuation options are available?']
602433
['How much mortgage can I afford? ... ', 'What do I need to qualify for a loan? ... ', 'Should I get a fixed rate or adjustable rate mortgage? ... ', 'What is PMI? ... ', 'Should I get a 15 or 30-year mortgage? ... ', 'How much should I put down? ... ', 'What are mortgage points? ... ', 'Will I have to pay closing fees?']