Search for property in the Salisbury area

Do your homework on Salisbury

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

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

Property choices in Salisbury

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

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

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

Taking the next steps in Salisbury

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

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

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

Searching by postcode or nearby areas

If you're looking for property to rent or buy in Salisbury, you might also want to search for property in SP1, SP2, SP5 or SP4. Alternatively, if you're interested in renting or buying property near to the Salisbury area, you may also like to consider the following nearby places: East Harnham, Harnham, Bemerton, Stratford sub Castle and West Harnham

Searching by estate agent

Get in touch with at least three Salisbury estate agents. Estate agents in the Salisbury area that you could ask for a valuation include John Jeffery in Salisbury, Clifford & Drew in Salisbury, Pearsons in Romsey and Martin & Co in Ringwood. All these estate agents have property for sale and property to let in the Salisbury area and know the market well. Here's a fuller list of estate agents in the Salisbury area: John Jeffery in Salisbury, Clifford & Drew in Salisbury, Pearsons in Romsey, Martin & Co in Ringwood, Parkers in Totton, George Wimpey in George Wimpey, Bryant Homes in Bryant Homes Southern Counties, Cable in Ferndown, Field Palmer in Shirley, Martin & Co in Southampton West

Tips for finding your perfect home

Whether you are interested in property to buy in Salisbury or property to rent in Salisbury, 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 Wiltshire.

What would your perfect Salisbury home look like?

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

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

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

Salisbury Estate Agents

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

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