Search for property in the Totton area

Do your homework on Totton

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

When researching the Totton property market, it's useful, too, to make comparisons with different areas in and around Totton. How do properties in Redbridge compare with houses or flats in Testwood or Hounsdown, for example? Are property prices higher in Eling or Calmore? Do properties sell more easily on the outskirts or in the suburbs of Totton or in central Totton? Do tenants need to rent flats in central Totton or houses in Redbridge?

Property choices in Totton

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

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

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

Taking the next steps in Totton

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

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

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

Searching by postcode or nearby areas

If you're looking for property to rent or buy in Totton, you might also want to search for property in SO40, SO15, SO16 or SO52. Alternatively, if you're interested in renting or buying property near to the Totton area, you may also like to consider the following nearby places: Redbridge, Testwood, Hounsdown, Eling and Calmore

Searching by estate agent

Get in touch with at least three Totton estate agents. Estate agents in the Totton area that you could ask for a valuation include Parkers in Totton, Aspire in Southampton, Field Palmer in Shirley and Martin & Co in Southampton West. All these estate agents have property for sale and property to let in the Totton area and know the market well. Here's a fuller list of estate agents in the Totton area: Parkers in Totton, Aspire in Southampton, Field Palmer in Shirley, Martin & Co in Southampton West, Aspect Property Solutions in Shirley, Orchard Homes in Southampton, Genesis in Southampton, Wickborne Homes in Southampton, Demo Agent in Southampton, Oaklands International in Overseas Agent

Tips for finding your perfect home

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

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

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

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

Totton Estate Agents

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

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