Search for property in the Alton area

Do your homework on Alton

Whether you're thinking of buying a Alton property, renting a place to live in Alton, selling or letting a property in Alton or a nearby town, it's important to find out as much as you can about the area you're interested in.

Local press and internet sites can help you with research, for example, about current prices for Alton property, typical Alton rents, popular neighbourhoods in the Alton area, facilities in Alton itself or nearby towns. Alton estate agents are a rich source of property information, so it's helpful to contact as many estate agents in the Alton region as possible.

When researching the Alton property market, it's useful, too, to make comparisons with different areas in and around Alton. How do properties in Holybourne compare with houses or flats in Chawton or Beech, for example? Are property prices higher in Shalden or East Worldham? Do properties sell more easily on the outskirts or in the suburbs of Alton or in central Alton? Do tenants need to rent flats in central Alton or houses in Holybourne?

Property choices in Alton

Think carefully about what you can afford to buy or rent in Alton, what you need and what kinds of Alton properties are available.

Do you need a ground-floor flat or a penthouse apartment in Alton? Are there any chalet-style houses in Alton? Can you afford a semi-detached Alton house with off-road parking, or a detached property with garage, conservatory and land in a town or village near Alton?

If you're selling or letting a Alton house or flat, consider whether your prices are competitive for Alton and, if you have a choice, whether this is the right time to sell or let a property in the Alton area.

Taking the next steps in Alton

If you've identified a house or flat to buy or rent in Alton, in a suburb on the outskirts of Alton or in a town or village near Alton, arrange a viewing through a Alton estate agent.

When viewing properties in the Alton area, take your time and be thorough. Make your own careful assessment of the property, including its condition and aspect as well as the surroundings and locality. Compare what you see with the picture you built up when doing your research on properties in Alton or the Alton area.

Before selling or letting a property, get three valuations from estate agents in Alton. Compare these with the market information you've gained so far. Decide on the most realistic price for selling or letting in Alton, and make sure your property is at its best for viewing.

In all cases, carefully check and make sure you understand any agreements and small print, and don't forget - there's plenty of independent advice available from Alton estate agents, letting agents and other sources in the Alton region.

Searching by postcode or nearby areas

If you're looking for property to rent or buy in Alton, you might also want to search for property in GU34, GU35, SO24 or GU33. Alternatively, if you're interested in renting or buying property near to the Alton area, you may also like to consider the following nearby places: Holybourne, Chawton, Beech, Shalden and East Worldham

Searching by estate agent

Get in touch with at least three Alton estate agents. Estate agents in the Alton area that you could ask for a valuation include Sheldon Gentry in Alton, Chapplins in Bordon, Burns & Webber in Farnham and JJ Properties Abroad in Petersfield. All these estate agents have property for sale and property to let in the Alton area and know the market well. Here's a fuller list of estate agents in the Alton area: Sheldon Gentry in Alton, Chapplins in Bordon, Burns & Webber in Farnham, JJ Properties Abroad in Petersfield, SCR Lettings in Grayshott, Keats in Petersfield, David Neilan in Petersfield, Mackenzie Smith in Mackenzie Smith, Leaders in Aldershot, Topmarks in Clanfield

Tips for finding your perfect home

Whether you are interested in property to buy in Alton or property to rent in Alton, looking for a detached family home or a one-bedroom apartment, here are a few handy tips that will help guide you to the front door of your perfect new home in Hampshire.

What would your perfect Alton home look like?

Before you begin looking at properties for sale in Alton or properties to let in Alton, make a wish list . and if you are looking for a family home, get everyone involved in writing it. As well as the basics (bedrooms and budget) you will need to consider:

Style: Old or new, detached, semi-detached or terraced houses in Alton? Ground floor or Penthouse apartments in Alton? Bungalow or Chalet-style Alton house?

Parking: Garage, off-road parking, Alton Residents. Permit Scheme?

Garden: Established greenery or low-maintenance hard landscaping?

Potential / Future needs: Working from home, conservatory, greenhouse, loft conversion?

Location

According to Estate Agents in Alton, the three most important things to consider when choosing a property in Alton are location, location and location. If you are searching for a property in Alton on Southern Property Finder, it is likely that you are now homing in on a particular neighbourhood such as , or . So the location of your new home within the specific Alton neighbourhood needs to be considered with care.

• Drive around the areas of Alton that interest you and consider how near you want to be to local shops, schools, parks and other facilities;

• If you will be getting around Alton on public transport, think about how far you would want to walk to the nearest train station or bus stop;;

• If you have school age children, contact the Alton schools in the area and ask for a list of their catchment roads.

Alton Estate Agents

Every Estate Agent in Alton genuinely wants to be the one to find you your perfect home . after all, they are usually paid on commission only . so get as many of Alton.s Estate Agents as possible sending you details of the latest available properties in Alton as they come in. (Remember that Southernpropertyfinder.com makes it easy to contact all of the local Alton Estate Agents listed on the site .in one go. via email). If you have any specific requirements, let the Alton Estate Agents know up front, so they don't waste your time with the particulars of unsuitable properties.

Viewing (for prospective purchasers)

When viewing any private property for the first time, remember to .look past. the furnishings and decor. you may not share the sellers. taste, and these things can be easily changed. Focus instead on the space, and how it would meet your needs. Ask the vendors as many questions as you can think of concerning what it is like to actually live there. For example: What Council Tax Band is the house in? How does Alton compare to Chawton and Holybourne? Are the neighbours mostly families / students / retired people? What are the average monthly fuel bills? Is the water supply metered?

If a property seems to tick all your boxes, go back for a second viewing at a different time of day, to see how the light changes around the home, or if there is more noise from traffic or neighbours. If you are not a great DIY enthusiast, take a friend who is, and this time focus on the condition and general state of repair of the accommodation, to see what jobs may need doing. Turn on taps and flush the toilet to check out the plumbing, and walk around the whole house to see if there are any obvious structural problems before you pay out for a full-blown survey.

Selling or letting your property?

If you want to sell your property in Alton, take a look through these tips for buyers and make sure you can answer any questions that prospective purchasers may have!

When it comes to fixing a sale price, do some market research of house prices in your area and get at least three valuations. Remember that buyers are more likely to make an offer than match your asking price. On the other hand, don't add in so much .room for manoeuvre. that you price yourself out of the Alton property market!

When it comes to selecting an Estate Agent in Alton to represent you, don't go by the valuation price alone. Ask how the Estate Agent will be working to sell your Alton property; how much local property advertising they invest in Alton property sales; whether they promote their portfolio through their own website or Alton property portals (such as this one); what is the market like for property sales in Alton; if they accompany prospective buyers on viewings and what percentage commission they will expect on any sale.

If you have a property to let in Alton, ask how much local property advertising they invest in Alton property lettings and Alton property rental.