Search for property in the Caterham area

Do your homework on Caterham

Whether you're thinking of buying a Caterham property, renting a place to live in Caterham, selling or letting a property in Caterham or a nearby town, it's important to find out as much as you can about the area you're interested in.

Local press and internet sites can help you with research, for example, about current prices for Caterham property, typical Caterham rents, popular neighbourhoods in the Caterham area, facilities in Caterham itself or nearby towns. Caterham estate agents are a rich source of property information, so it's helpful to contact as many estate agents in the Caterham region as possible.

When researching the Caterham property market, it's useful, too, to make comparisons with different areas in and around Caterham. How do properties in Chaldon compare with houses or flats in Whyteleafe or Woldingham, for example? Are property prices higher in Warlingham or Godstone? Do properties sell more easily on the outskirts or in the suburbs of Caterham or in central Caterham? Do tenants need to rent flats in central Caterham or houses in Chaldon?

Property choices in Caterham

Think carefully about what you can afford to buy or rent in Caterham, what you need and what kinds of Caterham properties are available.

Do you need a ground-floor flat or a penthouse apartment in Caterham? Are there any chalet-style houses in Caterham? Can you afford a semi-detached Caterham house with off-road parking, or a detached property with garage, conservatory and land in a town or village near Caterham?

If you're selling or letting a Caterham house or flat, consider whether your prices are competitive for Caterham and, if you have a choice, whether this is the right time to sell or let a property in the Caterham area.

Taking the next steps in Caterham

If you've identified a house or flat to buy or rent in Caterham, in a suburb on the outskirts of Caterham or in a town or village near Caterham, arrange a viewing through a Caterham estate agent.

When viewing properties in the Caterham area, take your time and be thorough. Make your own careful assessment of the property, including its condition and aspect as well as the surroundings and locality. Compare what you see with the picture you built up when doing your research on properties in Caterham or the Caterham area.

Before selling or letting a property, get three valuations from estate agents in Caterham. Compare these with the market information you've gained so far. Decide on the most realistic price for selling or letting in Caterham, and make sure your property is at its best for viewing.

In all cases, carefully check and make sure you understand any agreements and small print, and don't forget - there's plenty of independent advice available from Caterham estate agents, letting agents and other sources in the Caterham region.

Searching by postcode or nearby areas

If you're looking for property to rent or buy in Caterham, you might also want to search for property in CR3, RH9, RH1 or CR6. Alternatively, if you're interested in renting or buying property near to the Caterham area, you may also like to consider the following nearby places: Chaldon, Whyteleafe, Woldingham, Warlingham and Godstone

Searching by estate agent

Get in touch with at least three Caterham estate agents. Estate agents in the Caterham area that you could ask for a valuation include Leaders in Redhill, Leaders in Croydon, Leaders in Reigate and Leaders in Sutton. All these estate agents have property for sale and property to let in the Caterham area and know the market well. Here's a fuller list of estate agents in the Caterham area: Leaders in Redhill, Leaders in Croydon, Leaders in Reigate, Leaders in Sutton, John Mccan Estate Agents in John Mccan Estate Agents, Leaders in East Grinstead, Curchods in New Malden, Leaders in Crawley, Lords Lettings in Kingston upon Thames, Curchods in Esher

Tips for finding your perfect home

Whether you are interested in property to buy in Caterham or property to rent in Caterham, looking for a detached family home or a one-bedroom apartment, here are a few handy tips that will help guide you to the front door of your perfect new home in Surrey.

What would your perfect Caterham home look like?

Before you begin looking at properties for sale in Caterham or properties to let in Caterham, make a wish list . and if you are looking for a family home, get everyone involved in writing it. As well as the basics (bedrooms and budget) you will need to consider:

Style: Old or new, detached, semi-detached or terraced houses in Caterham? Ground floor or Penthouse apartments in Caterham? Bungalow or Chalet-style Caterham house?

Parking: Garage, off-road parking, Caterham Residents. Permit Scheme?

Garden: Established greenery or low-maintenance hard landscaping?

Potential / Future needs: Working from home, conservatory, greenhouse, loft conversion?

Location

According to Estate Agents in Caterham, the three most important things to consider when choosing a property in Caterham are location, location and location. If you are searching for a property in Caterham on Southern Property Finder, it is likely that you are now homing in on a particular neighbourhood such as , or . So the location of your new home within the specific Caterham neighbourhood needs to be considered with care.

• Drive around the areas of Caterham that interest you and consider how near you want to be to local shops, schools, parks and other facilities;

• If you will be getting around Caterham on public transport, think about how far you would want to walk to the nearest train station or bus stop;;

• If you have school age children, contact the Caterham schools in the area and ask for a list of their catchment roads.

Caterham Estate Agents

Every Estate Agent in Caterham genuinely wants to be the one to find you your perfect home . after all, they are usually paid on commission only . so get as many of Caterham.s Estate Agents as possible sending you details of the latest available properties in Caterham as they come in. (Remember that Southernpropertyfinder.com makes it easy to contact all of the local Caterham Estate Agents listed on the site .in one go. via email). If you have any specific requirements, let the Caterham Estate Agents know up front, so they don't waste your time with the particulars of unsuitable properties.

Viewing (for prospective purchasers)

When viewing any private property for the first time, remember to .look past. the furnishings and decor. you may not share the sellers. taste, and these things can be easily changed. Focus instead on the space, and how it would meet your needs. Ask the vendors as many questions as you can think of concerning what it is like to actually live there. For example: What Council Tax Band is the house in? How does Caterham compare to Whyteleafe and Chaldon? Are the neighbours mostly families / students / retired people? What are the average monthly fuel bills? Is the water supply metered?

If a property seems to tick all your boxes, go back for a second viewing at a different time of day, to see how the light changes around the home, or if there is more noise from traffic or neighbours. If you are not a great DIY enthusiast, take a friend who is, and this time focus on the condition and general state of repair of the accommodation, to see what jobs may need doing. Turn on taps and flush the toilet to check out the plumbing, and walk around the whole house to see if there are any obvious structural problems before you pay out for a full-blown survey.

Selling or letting your property?

If you want to sell your property in Caterham, take a look through these tips for buyers and make sure you can answer any questions that prospective purchasers may have!

When it comes to fixing a sale price, do some market research of house prices in your area and get at least three valuations. Remember that buyers are more likely to make an offer than match your asking price. On the other hand, don't add in so much .room for manoeuvre. that you price yourself out of the Caterham property market!

When it comes to selecting an Estate Agent in Caterham to represent you, don't go by the valuation price alone. Ask how the Estate Agent will be working to sell your Caterham property; how much local property advertising they invest in Caterham property sales; whether they promote their portfolio through their own website or Caterham property portals (such as this one); what is the market like for property sales in Caterham; if they accompany prospective buyers on viewings and what percentage commission they will expect on any sale.

If you have a property to let in Caterham, ask how much local property advertising they invest in Caterham property lettings and Caterham property rental.