What to compare
- Coastal exposure can make exterior condition and maintenance more important.
- For apartments, understand common-area maintenance and management.
- Check moisture, ventilation, parking and access at the exact property.
Property-specific viewing priorities
- Exterior/weather exposure
- Moisture and ventilation
- Apartment management / parking / access
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.