Search for property in the Thatcham area

Do your homework on Thatcham

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

When researching the Thatcham property market, it's useful, too, to make comparisons with different areas in and around Thatcham. How do properties in Cold Ash compare with houses or flats in Ashmore Green or Shaw, for example? Are property prices higher in Upper Bucklebury or Greenham? Do properties sell more easily on the outskirts or in the suburbs of Thatcham or in central Thatcham? Do tenants need to rent flats in central Thatcham or houses in Cold Ash?

Property choices in Thatcham

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

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

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

Taking the next steps in Thatcham

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

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

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

Searching by postcode or nearby areas

If you're looking for property to rent or buy in Thatcham, you might also want to search for property in RG14, RG19, RG18 or RG26. Alternatively, if you're interested in renting or buying property near to the Thatcham area, you may also like to consider the following nearby places: Cold Ash, Ashmore Green, Shaw, Upper Bucklebury and Greenham

Searching by estate agent

Get in touch with at least three Thatcham estate agents. Estate agents in the Thatcham area that you could ask for a valuation include Martin & Co in Newbury, Martin & Co in Reading, Mackenzie Smith in Mackenzie Smith and Sheldon Gentry in Alton. All these estate agents have property for sale and property to let in the Thatcham area and know the market well. Here's a fuller list of estate agents in the Thatcham area: Martin & Co in Newbury, Martin & Co in Reading, Mackenzie Smith in Mackenzie Smith, Sheldon Gentry in Alton, Leaders in Bracknell, Leaders in Winchester, Belgarum in Winchester, Personal Homefinders in Winchester, Burns & Webber in Farnham, Leaders in Aldershot

Tips for finding your perfect home

Whether you are interested in property to buy in Thatcham or property to rent in Thatcham, 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 Berkshire.

What would your perfect Thatcham home look like?

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

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

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

Thatcham Estate Agents

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

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