Search for property in the Romsey area

Do your homework on Romsey

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

When researching the Romsey property market, it's useful, too, to make comparisons with different areas in and around Romsey. How do properties in Awbridge compare with houses or flats in Upper Ratley or Timsbury, for example? Are property prices higher in North Baddesley or Kent's Oak? Do properties sell more easily on the outskirts or in the suburbs of Romsey or in central Romsey? Do tenants need to rent flats in central Romsey or houses in Awbridge?

Property choices in Romsey

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

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

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

Taking the next steps in Romsey

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

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

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

Searching by postcode or nearby areas

If you're looking for property to rent or buy in Romsey, you might also want to search for property in SO52, SO51, SO16 or SO40. Alternatively, if you're interested in renting or buying property near to the Romsey area, you may also like to consider the following nearby places: Awbridge, Upper Ratley, Timsbury, North Baddesley and Kent's Oak

Searching by estate agent

Get in touch with at least three Romsey estate agents. Estate agents in the Romsey area that you could ask for a valuation include Pearsons in Romsey, George Wimpey in George Wimpey, Bryant Homes in Bryant Homes Southern Counties and Parkers in Totton. All these estate agents have property for sale and property to let in the Romsey area and know the market well. Here's a fuller list of estate agents in the Romsey area: Pearsons in Romsey, George Wimpey in George Wimpey, Bryant Homes in Bryant Homes Southern Counties, Parkers in Totton, Cranbourne Homes in Cranbourne House, Highwood Homes in Chandlers Ford, Personal Homefinders in Chandlers Ford, Aspect Property Solutions in Shirley, Aspire in Southampton, Field Palmer in Shirley

Tips for finding your perfect home

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

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

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

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

Romsey Estate Agents

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

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