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If you're thinking of purchasing a property in Orpington it is important to use all the resources available to you. Check out every Estate Agent in Orpington as well as the local press for private property adverts. Drive around the areas of Orpington you're interested in to see if there are any new houses being built which may not be advertised yet.
The internet is a good source of information and there are a few large portals which advertise many thousands of properties, however none of the major internet portals will advertise all the properties available, so it will be necessary to source individual Orpington Estate Agents web sites. A search for "Estate Agents Orpington " or " Orpington Estate Agents" on Google or MSN should prove fruitful. Of course, it's also important to note that not all Orpington Estate Agents will have web sites.
Auctions can be a useful source for property for sale in Orpington and property can sometimes be purchased at discount prices.
When viewing a property for sale in Orpington ensure that everything is sound. Roll back the carpet to check out the state of wooden flooring. If there's a crack in the ceiling, get out your step ladder and have a good look at it (have you ever taken a step ladder to a viewing?). Don't allow the Orpington Estate Agent conducting the viewing to rush you. Buying a house is one of the biggest purchases most people make so it's important to take your time, the old saying "act in haste, repent at leisure" strongly applies to purchasing property in Orpington .
Remember that an Estate Agent in Orpington will be acting on behalf of the seller. Once the property is sold, the Orpington Estate Agent will receive a commission on average 1.75% of the sale price. It is in the interest of all Orpington Estate Agents to get the highest price they can for the property, but most are willing to accept offers below the stated sale price. You'll need to work out exactly how much you'll need to spend on the property to bring it up to your standards and this figure could be the basis for your offer. e.g. sale price less cost of repairs = offer price.
How does the property compare to others of similar price? It really is essential to view as many properties as you can