PROPERTY ON SHOW THIS WEEKEND

Traditionally show days held by the Chas Everitt Randburg Office, is on a Sunday afternoon between
12:00 and 17:00, but we believe that any opportunity is another chance to show a great property,
therefore Show Day dates and times may vary. On Show properties are published every Thursday
and will remain available until Monday morning.

View all Properties On Show this weekend, within the suburbs indicated below.

Please contact our Office to find out more about properties on show in our areas this weekend.

TIPS ON VIEWING PROPERTY FOR THE FIRST TIME

It is always wise to view a property more than once, unless of course, you want to have the
opportunity to put in the first offer. This is recommended because the process of property
viewing can be rather tiresome and due to fatigue or irritation, one may sometimes overlook
something important regarding that property. It is better not to rush the process and view the
property for your satisfaction. You should view and choose the property relative to your needs
and requirements.

Viewing the property

• Take someone else with you if you can, preferably someone with different tastes who can spot things that you miss.
• Make sure you view the property during the day when you will be able to see better and spot problems.
• If you really like a property, try to arrange to view it again at a different time of the day to give you a different perspective.
• Try not to view too many properties in one day.
• Take your time looking round the property.
• Don't be afraid to ask direct and blunt questions about the property.
• Don't be pressurised by the estate agent or seller into making an offer.

Questions to ask the seller / Agent

You might want to ask the seller the following questions:

• What is included in the sale - land, garage, furniture, fittings, etc.
• What is the cost of Council Tax and the average costs of other utility bills such as electricity, gas and water?
• Why are the sellers moving? 
• Have there been any problems with the plumbing, how old is it?
• Has the property been altered in any way - if so, is the relevant planning and building control consents available to inspect. 
• Does the house have under floor heating - if so, how old is it?
• Have any of the rooms been decorated recently - if so, why?  
• What are the neighbours like - are they noisy? 
• Has there ever been a dispute with the neighbours or anyone living nearby?

Inside the property – Things to look out for

Look out for the following when you are inside the property:

• Does the property need updating - if so, how much will this cost.
• Are the rooms big enough for your needs - furniture, etc.
• What are the views like?
• Is there any sign of subsidence, like major cracks in the walls or the doors sticking?
• Is there a smell of damp or any other sign such as the walls feeling damp, wallpaper peeling,
  paint bubbling, watermarks or mould?
• Do the window frames have cracking paint, if you can press your finger easily into the wood, it's rotten.
• How much storage space is there?
• Are there enough power points - how old do they look.
• Does it feel like it could be your home?

Location - Things to think about

You should also make sure the location meets your requirements, so here are a few things to think about when choosing somewhere to live:

• Nearby main roads, or pubs, clubs or restaurants as these can be noisy 
• Nearby railway lines  
• Overhead flight paths 
• The feel of the community - does it seem friendly? 
• Does the house get enough natural light  
• Is the property well maintained 
• The age of the property 
• Garden size 
• The condition of nearby properties 
• What is the public transport like in the area 
• Are the local schools good?
• Are there any known plans for development in the area 
• What are the local amenities like - shops, hospitals, leisure facilities, etc
• What is the crime level like in the area?