Important details about utilities, services and access rights.
Water: Ask agent
It is important to understand the nature of the water supply. For instance, if the water source originates from a private well that needs periodic maintenance or adhering to specific water quality standards, additional costs may apply.
Heating: Ask agent
It is important to understand the nature of the heating supply. For instance, if the property is not linked to the mains gas line and instead relies on an LPG heating system, requires thorough acknowledgment and evaluation.
Electricity: Ask agent
It is important to understand the nature of the electricity supply. For instance, if the property operates independent of the national grid and relies on a generator for power, requires thorough acknowledgment and evaluation.
Sewerage: Ask agent
It is important to understand the nature of the sewerage supply. For instance, septic tanks and cesspits may require maintenance, and costs will vary between providers. Septic tanks may also have registration and record keeping requirements.
Broadband: Ask agent
It is important to understand the nature of the broadband supply. For instance, where a broadband connection is not available, additional costs may apply.
Broadband speed: Ask agent
The broadband speed you can expect to receive in this property. Use Ofcom's broadband checker for more info - Ofcom Broadband Checker.
Mobile coverage: Ask agent
The mobile coverage and signal strength you can expect to receive at this property. Use Ofcom's mobile coverage checker for more info - Ofcom Mobile Checker.
Parking: Ask agent
It is important to understand the parking availability for a property. For instance, additional costs may apply where parking permits are required.
Energy Efficiency
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Market stats
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Planning applications
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Crime rates
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Flood Risk
Find out if this home is at risk of flooding from rivers and seas.
Properties located in flood-risk areas may face some challenges.
This includes potential damage and the need for flood insurance.
The majority of the time it will be safe to live in a flood-risk area. There are simple protections you can put in place to reduce risk.
What you can do:
Check the cost and availability of flood insurance.
Inquire about any history of flood damage to the property.
Investigate existing flood protection measures.
Evaluate potential mitigation costs.
Consider the impact on resale value.
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