Search for property in the Newbury area

Do your homework on Newbury

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

When researching the Newbury property market, it's useful, too, to make comparisons with different areas in and around Newbury. How do properties in Shaw compare with houses or flats in Speen or Greenham, for example? Are property prices higher in Donnington or Wash Common? Do properties sell more easily on the outskirts or in the suburbs of Newbury or in central Newbury? Do tenants need to rent flats in central Newbury or houses in Shaw?

Property choices in Newbury

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

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

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

Taking the next steps in Newbury

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

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

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

Searching by postcode or nearby areas

If you're looking for property to rent or buy in Newbury, you might also want to search for property in RG14, RG19, RG18 or RG26. Alternatively, if you're interested in renting or buying property near to the Newbury area, you may also like to consider the following nearby places: Shaw, Speen, Greenham, Donnington and Wash Common

Searching by estate agent

Get in touch with at least three Newbury estate agents. Estate agents in the Newbury area that you could ask for a valuation include Martin & Co in Newbury, Martin & Co in Reading, Mackenzie Smith in Mackenzie Smith and Leaders in Winchester. All these estate agents have property for sale and property to let in the Newbury area and know the market well. Here's a fuller list of estate agents in the Newbury area: Martin & Co in Newbury, Martin & Co in Reading, Mackenzie Smith in Mackenzie Smith, Leaders in Winchester, Belgarum in Winchester, Sheldon Gentry in Alton, Personal Homefinders in Winchester, Leaders in Bracknell, Burns & Webber in Farnham, Leaders in Aldershot

Tips for finding your perfect home

Whether you are interested in property to buy in Newbury or property to rent in Newbury, 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 Berkshire.

What would your perfect Newbury home look like?

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

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

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

Newbury Estate Agents

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

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