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Frequently Asked Question - What should I look for when viewing a buy-to-let property?
Kitchen
Do you find the kitchen spacious enough to have room for a dining table area? This is striking if there is only one reception room and it turns the kitchen into a kitchen-diner.
Smallest bedroom
If you see that the smallest bedroom is less spacious than 6' 6" in any direction, then to will not qualify a bedroom area. If your need of getting a bed in a bedroom is also not taken care of then this room can only be considered as a study or a baby's room. You have to to think about this when deciding what type of tenant you are looking for. If you're looking for two professional people to share a two-bedroom flat, then the second bedroom must be bigger than 6' 6".
Bathroom
Do you see a fitted shower in the bathroom? A bathroom is a lot more desirable and pleasing if there is a power shower. If there are two bathrooms then the property is very sought-after, even if one is only a shower room.
Heating
An old heating system can be expensive to replace. If possible, get it checked before you buy the house. It's your legal duty to provide heating and to issue a gas safety record.
Electrics
Are the electric sockets old? This will tell you that at some point the whole electric system will need rewiring.
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