Search for property in the Eastleigh area

Do your homework on Eastleigh

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

When researching the Eastleigh property market, it's useful, too, to make comparisons with different areas in and around Eastleigh. How do properties in Chandler's Ford compare with houses or flats in Bishopstoke or Allbrook, for example? Are property prices higher in Swaythling or Chilworth? Do properties sell more easily on the outskirts or in the suburbs of Eastleigh or in central Eastleigh? Do tenants need to rent flats in central Eastleigh or houses in Chandler's Ford?

Property choices in Eastleigh

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

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

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

Taking the next steps in Eastleigh

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

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

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

Searching by postcode or nearby areas

If you're looking for property to rent or buy in Eastleigh, you might also want to search for property in SO50, SO53, SO18 or SO16. Alternatively, if you're interested in renting or buying property near to the Eastleigh area, you may also like to consider the following nearby places: Chandler's Ford, Bishopstoke, Allbrook, Swaythling and Chilworth

Searching by estate agent

Get in touch with at least three Eastleigh estate agents. Estate agents in the Eastleigh area that you could ask for a valuation include George Wimpey in George Wimpey, Bryant Homes in Bryant Homes Southern Counties, Leaders in Eastleigh and Highwood Homes in Chandlers Ford. All these estate agents have property for sale and property to let in the Eastleigh area and know the market well. Here's a fuller list of estate agents in the Eastleigh area: George Wimpey in George Wimpey, Bryant Homes in Bryant Homes Southern Counties, Leaders in Eastleigh, Highwood Homes in Chandlers Ford, Tenants and Landlords in Southampton, Personal Homefinders in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire Home Inspections in Southampton, Cranbourne Homes in Cranbourne House, Pure Property Group in West End, Pearsons in West End

Tips for finding your perfect home

Whether you are interested in property to buy in Eastleigh or property to rent in Eastleigh, 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 Eastleigh home look like?

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

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

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

Eastleigh Estate Agents

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

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