Search for property in the Havant area

Do your homework on Havant

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

When researching the Havant property market, it's useful, too, to make comparisons with different areas in and around Havant. How do properties in Leigh Park compare with houses or flats in Denvilles or Bedhampton, for example? Are property prices higher in Warblington or Langstone? Do properties sell more easily on the outskirts or in the suburbs of Havant or in central Havant? Do tenants need to rent flats in central Havant or houses in Leigh Park?

Property choices in Havant

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

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

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

Taking the next steps in Havant

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

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

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

Searching by postcode or nearby areas

If you're looking for property to rent or buy in Havant, you might also want to search for property in PO9, PO6, PO11 or PO10. Alternatively, if you're interested in renting or buying property near to the Havant area, you may also like to consider the following nearby places: Leigh Park, Denvilles, Bedhampton, Warblington and Langstone

Searching by estate agent

Get in touch with at least three Havant estate agents. Estate agents in the Havant area that you could ask for a valuation include Chapplins in Havant, Pearsons in Havant, Keats in Rowlands Castle and Belvoir in Waterlooville. All these estate agents have property for sale and property to let in the Havant area and know the market well. Here's a fuller list of estate agents in the Havant area: Chapplins in Havant, Pearsons in Havant, Keats in Rowlands Castle, Belvoir in Waterlooville, Pearsons in Waterlooville, Chapplins in Waterlooville, Leaders in Waterlooville & Clanfield, Grapevine in Cowplain, Tenant Network in Southsea, Chapplins in Cosham

Tips for finding your perfect home

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

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

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

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

Havant Estate Agents

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

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