A clearer route to your next move.

Before the shortlist becomes an offer.

Start with the location, the space you need and a budget that allows for the wider costs of moving. Compare properties on the facts that matter to your household.

1. Write down your priorities and which compromises are acceptable.
2. Check current price, tenure, floor area and material information with the agent.
3. At a viewing, ask about condition, alterations, services and ongoing costs.
4. Before a commitment, obtain advice appropriate to your circumstances from qualified local professionals.

Prepare the information behind the photographs.

Accurate presentation begins with a clear description of the property and the information a buyer needs. A good photograph supports those details.

• Gather tenure, energy and council-tax information.
• Identify alterations, permissions, boundaries and shared arrangements.
• Discuss price, marketing, viewing access and the agency agreement.
• Confirm fees, exclusions and how progress will be reported.

Know the terms before you plan the move.

Confirm the monthly rent, deposit, term, furnishing and responsibility for utilities. Ask about accessibility, permitted use and any restrictions that matter to you.

The sample apartment demonstrates where those details belong; it does not offer an actual tenancy. Local requirements and individual circumstances vary, so obtain the current information from the responsible agent.