Search for property in the Epsom area

Do your homework on Epsom

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

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

Property choices in Epsom

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

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

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

Taking the next steps in Epsom

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

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

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

Searching by postcode or nearby areas

If you're looking for property to rent or buy in Epsom, you might also want to search for property in KT19, SM2, KT21 or KT17. Alternatively, if you're interested in renting or buying property near to the Epsom area, you may also like to consider the following nearby places: Ewell, West Ewell, East Ewell, Nork and Ashtead

Searching by estate agent

Get in touch with at least three Epsom estate agents. Estate agents in the Epsom area that you could ask for a valuation include John Mccan Estate Agents in John Mccan Estate Agents, Leaders in Sutton, Curchods in New Malden and Curchods in Esher. All these estate agents have property for sale and property to let in the Epsom area and know the market well. Here's a fuller list of estate agents in the Epsom area: John Mccan Estate Agents in John Mccan Estate Agents, Leaders in Sutton, Curchods in New Malden, Curchods in Esher, Lords Lettings in Kingston upon Thames, Curchods in Cobham, Curchods in Weybridge, Curchods in Teddington, Curchods in Walton On Thames, Leaders in Reigate

Tips for finding your perfect home

Whether you are interested in property to buy in Epsom or property to rent in Epsom, 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 Surrey.

What would your perfect Epsom home look like?

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

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

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

Epsom Estate Agents

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

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