What to compare
- Judge the exact property and immediate surroundings.
- For apartments, understand management and common-area responsibilities.
- For houses, inspect drainage, roof, heating and past extensions carefully.
Property-specific viewing priorities
- Management/common areas for apartments
- Drainage, roof and heating for houses
- Real commute and everyday 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.