Search for property in the Fleet area

Do your homework on Fleet

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

When researching the Fleet property market, it's useful, too, to make comparisons with different areas in and around Fleet. How do properties in Crookham Village compare with houses or flats in Church Crookham or Dogmersfield, for example? Are property prices higher in Ewshot or Cove? Do properties sell more easily on the outskirts or in the suburbs of Fleet or in central Fleet? Do tenants need to rent flats in central Fleet or houses in Crookham Village?

Property choices in Fleet

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

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

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

Taking the next steps in Fleet

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

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

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

Searching by postcode or nearby areas

If you're looking for property to rent or buy in Fleet, you might also want to search for property in GU51, GU52, GU10 or GU14. Alternatively, if you're interested in renting or buying property near to the Fleet area, you may also like to consider the following nearby places: Crookham Village, Church Crookham, Dogmersfield, Ewshot and Cove

Searching by estate agent

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

Tips for finding your perfect home

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

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

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

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

Fleet Estate Agents

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

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