The BBC has reported that on average, people in the UK move home once every seven years. Do you think you can put up with the stressful move each time?
Henry Pryor, an estate agent, reports that searching for a new home can be just as traumatic and frustrating as a divorce or a death. The stress comes from needing to deal with estate agents, solicitors, mortgage brokers and removal companies ... the list goes on!
The good news is that with new Smartphones comes the internet – and a whole load of help!
This means easy to use apps, shortcuts and software which all make searching for your perfect home easier.
Want an app that searches all listings? Chose Rightmove, Zoopla or Adzuna.co.uk .
Want a property to work on? Choose the Unmodernised.com app for that.
For reduced priced homes use PropertySnake.co.uk .
Get to know the area with OS MapFinder which can check where local footpaths are and find local features in the area.
Want to know when the property first came on the market and if it's been reduced or had a sale fall through? Use PropertyBee for all of this.
Looking for an architectural masterpiece? Invest in Pevsner's Architectural Glossary helpful guide, a dynamic and innovative way to engage with architecture.
And lastly, if you live in London then the issue of commuting and the closeness of tube stations will be of interest, then try CommuteFrom.com.
The above apps can help you from the comfort of your living room before you start negotiating.
The pro's to using these apps is that whilst you are comfortably seated on your sofa you can assess whether you want invest time, money and energy into a potential purchase.
Once you've decided to act Deen Wahid Solicitors are here for your conveyancing needs.
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