Search for property in the Swindon area

Do your homework on Swindon

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

When researching the Swindon property market, it's useful, too, to make comparisons with different areas in and around Swindon. How do properties in Even Swindon compare with houses or flats in Gorse Hill or North Wroughton, for example? Are property prices higher in Rodbourne or Toothill? Do properties sell more easily on the outskirts or in the suburbs of Swindon or in central Swindon? Do tenants need to rent flats in central Swindon or houses in Even Swindon?

Property choices in Swindon

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

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

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

Taking the next steps in Swindon

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

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

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

Searching by postcode or nearby areas

If you're looking for property to rent or buy in Swindon, you might also want to search for property in SN1, SN2, SN25 or SN3. Alternatively, if you're interested in renting or buying property near to the Swindon area, you may also like to consider the following nearby places: Even Swindon, Gorse Hill, North Wroughton, Rodbourne and Toothill

Searching by estate agent

Get in touch with at least three Swindon estate agents. Estate agents in the Swindon area that you could ask for a valuation include Martin & Co in Newbury, Clifford & Drew in Salisbury, John Jeffery in Salisbury and Martin & Co in Reading. All these estate agents have property for sale and property to let in the Swindon area and know the market well. Here's a fuller list of estate agents in the Swindon area: Martin & Co in Newbury, Clifford & Drew in Salisbury, John Jeffery in Salisbury, Martin & Co in Reading, Leaders in Winchester, Belgarum in Winchester, Personal Homefinders in Winchester, Pearsons in Romsey, Personal Homefinders in Chandlers Ford, Highwood Homes in Chandlers Ford

Tips for finding your perfect home

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

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

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

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

Swindon Estate Agents

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

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