Search for property in the Godalming area

Do your homework on Godalming

Whether you're thinking of buying a Godalming property, renting a place to live in Godalming, selling or letting a property in Godalming 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 Godalming property, typical Godalming rents, popular neighbourhoods in the Godalming area, facilities in Godalming itself or nearby towns. Godalming estate agents are a rich source of property information, so it's helpful to contact as many estate agents in the Godalming region as possible.

When researching the Godalming property market, it's useful, too, to make comparisons with different areas in and around Godalming. How do properties in Catteshall compare with houses or flats in Busbridge or Farncombe, for example? Are property prices higher in Eashing or Milford? Do properties sell more easily on the outskirts or in the suburbs of Godalming or in central Godalming? Do tenants need to rent flats in central Godalming or houses in Catteshall?

Property choices in Godalming

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

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

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

Taking the next steps in Godalming

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

When viewing properties in the Godalming 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 Godalming or the Godalming area.

Before selling or letting a property, get three valuations from estate agents in Godalming. Compare these with the market information you've gained so far. Decide on the most realistic price for selling or letting in Godalming, 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 Godalming estate agents, letting agents and other sources in the Godalming region.

Searching by postcode or nearby areas

If you're looking for property to rent or buy in Godalming, you might also want to search for property in GU7, GU8, GU1 or GU2. Alternatively, if you're interested in renting or buying property near to the Godalming area, you may also like to consider the following nearby places: Catteshall, Busbridge, Farncombe, Eashing and Milford

Searching by estate agent

Get in touch with at least three Godalming estate agents. Estate agents in the Godalming area that you could ask for a valuation include Burns & Webber in Godalming, Leaders in Guildford, Martin & Co in Guildford and Curchods in Guildford. All these estate agents have property for sale and property to let in the Godalming area and know the market well. Here's a fuller list of estate agents in the Godalming area: Burns & Webber in Godalming, Leaders in Guildford, Martin & Co in Guildford, Curchods in Guildford, Burns & Webber in Guildford, Burns & Webber in Cranleigh, Leaders in Aldershot, SCR Lettings in Grayshott, Burns & Webber in Farnham, Curchods in Woking

Tips for finding your perfect home

Whether you are interested in property to buy in Godalming or property to rent in Godalming, 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 Godalming home look like?

Before you begin looking at properties for sale in Godalming or properties to let in Godalming, 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 Godalming? Ground floor or Penthouse apartments in Godalming? Bungalow or Chalet-style Godalming house?

Parking: Garage, off-road parking, Godalming 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 Godalming, the three most important things to consider when choosing a property in Godalming are location, location and location. If you are searching for a property in Godalming 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 Godalming neighbourhood needs to be considered with care.

• Drive around the areas of Godalming 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 Godalming 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 Godalming schools in the area and ask for a list of their catchment roads.

Godalming Estate Agents

Every Estate Agent in Godalming 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 Godalming.s Estate Agents as possible sending you details of the latest available properties in Godalming as they come in. (Remember that Southernpropertyfinder.com makes it easy to contact all of the local Godalming Estate Agents listed on the site .in one go. via email). If you have any specific requirements, let the Godalming 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 Godalming compare to Busbridge and Catteshall? 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 Godalming, 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 Godalming property market!

When it comes to selecting an Estate Agent in Godalming to represent you, don't go by the valuation price alone. Ask how the Estate Agent will be working to sell your Godalming property; how much local property advertising they invest in Godalming property sales; whether they promote their portfolio through their own website or Godalming property portals (such as this one); what is the market like for property sales in Godalming; 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 Godalming, ask how much local property advertising they invest in Godalming property lettings and Godalming property rental.