What to compare
- Older or altered homes deserve a careful condition survey.
- Review windows, insulation and heating age rather than assuming from appearance.
- For apartments, check management, parking and storage arrangements.
Property-specific viewing priorities
- Survey of older/altered homes
- Windows, insulation and heating
- Apartment management / parking / storage
The postcode does not tell you everything.
Street, building, management arrangements, property age, alteration history, orientation, parking and the route you actually use can change the experience significantly. Keep the candidate home as the unit of decision.