Location
Think about what your priorities are when it comes to selecting the right location. Do you need to be near local schools or close to work? Maybe you would prefer to be more rural and yet have good transport links to motorways or public transport. Some locations are more expensive than others, so remain realistic about your expectations and be prepared to compromise on other factors to get that perfect area if location is the most important feature of your new home.

Property size or type
Think about how you are going to be using your new home. Do you really need three bedrooms or would two bedrooms and a study do? You may find that considering other possibilities, such as converting a garage or adding an extension, may broaden the amount of properties in your search. If you talk to us about how you will be using your home, we can often offer properties that you may not have considered before.

Timescales
Think about how quickly you need to move, do you have a deadline such as school holidays or new job start dates? Do you have to sell your house first, or are you in rented or living with parents? These can affect which properties may or may not be suitable for you.

Price
Always ensure that you have arranged your finance before you start looking at properties, or you may find yourself wasting time or be heartbroken when your perfect home is not within your reach.

Before you start viewing properties you need to know what you can afford – there’s no point searching for the home of your dreams, if it is out of your price range. We recommend speaking to an Independent Financial Advisor who can look at all lenders without bias and can therefore source the best mortgage for your particular circumstances.

The amount you can borrow will be based on the size of your deposit and how much you earn. You will need a mortgage promise from a lender before you are ready to make an offer on a property.

You can look for a property to buy even if you aren’t yet on the market, but we do recommend that you have had Global Property Agents out to visit your property for a FREE, no obligation valuation. To arrange this you can call us on 03335770038 option 1 or contact us

When you are ready to start looking, contact us at Global Property Agents on When you are ready to start looking, contact us at Milne global Property Agents on 01539 725582 option 1 or send us some information about your requirements and we can keep you regularly updated about new properties coming on the market that meet your requirements. We offer an email and text service as well as the traditional mailing list so that you don’t miss out on your perfect property. option 1 or send us some information about your requirements and we can keep you regularly updated about new properties coming on the market that meet your requirements. We offer an email and text service as well as the traditional mailing list so that you don’t miss out on your perfect property.

All our sales particulars have directions to the property on the back page and the property postcode if you have satellite navigation. You can also ring our office and we will talk you through how to get to a property, alternatively, maps are provided on our website for your convenience. Most of the houses we have for sale will have a distinctive Global Property FOR SALE board outside but be aware that some vendors prefer not to have one.