Search for property in the Farnham area

Do your homework on Farnham

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

When researching the Farnham property market, it's useful, too, to make comparisons with different areas in and around Farnham. How do properties in Compton compare with houses or flats in Hale or Lower Bourne, for example? Are property prices higher in The Bourne or Wrecclesham? Do properties sell more easily on the outskirts or in the suburbs of Farnham or in central Farnham? Do tenants need to rent flats in central Farnham or houses in Compton?

Property choices in Farnham

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

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

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

Taking the next steps in Farnham

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

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

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

Searching by postcode or nearby areas

If you're looking for property to rent or buy in Farnham, you might also want to search for property in GU9, GU10, GU11 or GU52. Alternatively, if you're interested in renting or buying property near to the Farnham area, you may also like to consider the following nearby places: Compton, Hale, Lower Bourne, The Bourne and Wrecclesham

Searching by estate agent

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

Tips for finding your perfect home

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

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

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

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

Farnham Estate Agents

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

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