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It's important that estate agents regard you as a serious applicant. Show willing and be eager to view, and you'll be top of the list when something new comes on the books. Call them regularly - they'll think of you first when a property comes on the market.

Many estate agencies now have their own websites, where you can browse available properties. Be aware, however, that many don't update their sites as often as their shop windows.

Here are some useful tips to keep in mind when looking for the house of your dreams:

• View the properties as soon as possible. Leave it too long and you could lose the house. Print off our viewing checklist below and take it with you.
• Make good use of your lunch hours or make appointments on the way to and from work.
• If two of you are buying and you have children, decide which one of you will be the chief viewer, whose job it is to weed out all but the strongest candidates.
• Don't be afraid to make numerous visits with tradesmen to find out what you're letting yourself in for.
• Check the history of any scruffy - and therefore cheap - property. If it's been rented it may have had a succession of landlords, all of whom may have done the bare minimum in repair and upkeep.
• If you're tempted to buy a run-down property to renovate and sell on, check how long it's been on the market. If it's been there a long time, it suggests there isn't a lot of profit to be made.
• New carpets, bathrooms and kitchens can be signs of a superficial renovation that is hiding more serious work to be done.

Viewing Check List         Estate Agent: ________________________________________________     Agent's phone number: ________________________________________________     Property address: ________________________________________________       ________________________________________________     Property asking price: ________________________________________________             How much is the council tax for the area? ______________________ Is the property lease or freehold? ______________________ Is there allocated parking? ______________________ If there isn't, is it easy to park? ______________________ Does it have a private or shared garden? ______________________ What aspect is the garden? ______________________ If the property is leasehold, how much is the ground rent? ______________________ Does the property have central heating? ______________________ What are the neighbours like? ______________________ What are the local schools like? ______________________ Are transport links good? ______________________ How far is the nearest station? ______________________ Is the area noisy? ______________________ Where are the nearest shops? ______________________ Is the property tied up in a chain? ______________________ How quickly would the owners like to move? ______________________ Has any building work been done on the property since the owners moved in? ______________________