Search for property in the Crawley area

Do your homework on Crawley

Whether you're thinking of buying a Crawley property, renting a place to live in Crawley, selling or letting a property in Crawley 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 Crawley property, typical Crawley rents, popular neighbourhoods in the Crawley area, facilities in Crawley itself or nearby towns. Crawley estate agents are a rich source of property information, so it's helpful to contact as many estate agents in the Crawley region as possible.

When researching the Crawley property market, it's useful, too, to make comparisons with different areas in and around Crawley. How do properties in West Green compare with houses or flats in Southgate or Ifield, for example? Are property prices higher in Tilgate or Langley Green? Do properties sell more easily on the outskirts or in the suburbs of Crawley or in central Crawley? Do tenants need to rent flats in central Crawley or houses in West Green?

Property choices in Crawley

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

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

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

Taking the next steps in Crawley

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

When viewing properties in the Crawley 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 Crawley or the Crawley area.

Before selling or letting a property, get three valuations from estate agents in Crawley. Compare these with the market information you've gained so far. Decide on the most realistic price for selling or letting in Crawley, 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 Crawley estate agents, letting agents and other sources in the Crawley region.

Searching by postcode or nearby areas

If you're looking for property to rent or buy in Crawley, you might also want to search for property in RH11, RH10, RH12 or RH6. Alternatively, if you're interested in renting or buying property near to the Crawley area, you may also like to consider the following nearby places: West Green, Southgate, Ifield, Tilgate and Langley Green

Searching by estate agent

Get in touch with at least three Crawley estate agents. Estate agents in the Crawley area that you could ask for a valuation include Leaders in Crawley, Leaders in Horsham, Leaders in East Grinstead and Leaders in Redhill. All these estate agents have property for sale and property to let in the Crawley area and know the market well. Here's a fuller list of estate agents in the Crawley area: Leaders in Crawley, Leaders in Horsham, Leaders in East Grinstead, Leaders in Redhill, Leaders in Reigate, Leaders in Haywards Heath, Address Estate Agents in , Leaders in Burgess Hill, Burns & Webber in Cranleigh, Curchods in East Horsley

Tips for finding your perfect home

Whether you are interested in property to buy in Crawley or property to rent in Crawley, 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 West Sussex.

What would your perfect Crawley home look like?

Before you begin looking at properties for sale in Crawley or properties to let in Crawley, 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 Crawley? Ground floor or Penthouse apartments in Crawley? Bungalow or Chalet-style Crawley house?

Parking: Garage, off-road parking, Crawley 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 Crawley, the three most important things to consider when choosing a property in Crawley are location, location and location. If you are searching for a property in Crawley 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 Crawley neighbourhood needs to be considered with care.

• Drive around the areas of Crawley 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 Crawley 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 Crawley schools in the area and ask for a list of their catchment roads.

Crawley Estate Agents

Every Estate Agent in Crawley 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 Crawley.s Estate Agents as possible sending you details of the latest available properties in Crawley as they come in. (Remember that Southernpropertyfinder.com makes it easy to contact all of the local Crawley Estate Agents listed on the site .in one go. via email). If you have any specific requirements, let the Crawley 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 Crawley compare to Southgate and West Green? 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 Crawley, 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 Crawley property market!

When it comes to selecting an Estate Agent in Crawley to represent you, don't go by the valuation price alone. Ask how the Estate Agent will be working to sell your Crawley property; how much local property advertising they invest in Crawley property sales; whether they promote their portfolio through their own website or Crawley property portals (such as this one); what is the market like for property sales in Crawley; 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 Crawley, ask how much local property advertising they invest in Crawley property lettings and Crawley property rental.