| When you are buying a new house it can often | | | | years to come. If this is not the case and you |
| be very easy to get carried away and fall in love | | | | think that you will need to make changes to |
| with a house without looking at the bigger picture. | | | | either of these rooms you need to budget for |
| This is often the case if you are a first time | | | | this when you are making an offer on the |
| buyer and you do not have any experience with | | | | property. |
| owning a property. Below are some tips of things | | | | Is there a conservatory attached to the |
| to look out for some of them might sound really | | | | property? Modern conservatories are great and |
| obvious but you would be amazed how many | | | | they add extra living space which can be a real |
| times they are over looked. | | | | bonus. However you need to check the quality of |
| Does the property have double glazing? Most | | | | the conservatory. Most conservatories which |
| properties now benefit from double glazing. | | | | have been built by a reputable firm should be fine |
| However if the property is ten years old or older | | | | and last for many years. However there are |
| then the likelihood is that unless the property has | | | | some conservatory fitters out there whose work |
| replacement windows the double glazing will be set | | | | is not up to standard. If you do really want a |
| in wooden frames. These are not only high | | | | conservatory and a property does not currently |
| maintenance as the frames will need to be | | | | have one this should not put you off buying the |
| treated every couple of years but they are also | | | | property as it is relatively cheap to have a |
| not as energy efficient as new UPVC double | | | | conservatory fitted. |
| glazing. Therefore if the property does not have | | | | If the carpets in the house are not in good |
| replacement windows it may be an expense | | | | condition and need replacing then this can also be |
| which you should consider when purchasing a | | | | a costly expense which you should consider. You |
| property. | | | | should also ask the current occupier what they will |
| What is the condition of the bathroom and kitchen | | | | be leaving in the property. It is common to take |
| like? These two rooms are usually the most | | | | expenses items such as fridge, freezer, washer |
| expensive rooms in a house to make changes to | | | | and dishwashers with you so again these are |
| therefore you need to ensure that they are in | | | | items which you made need to purchase if they |
| good condition and that you like them and that | | | | take. |
| you will be able to live with them for several | | | | |