{"id":557,"date":"2025-07-28T14:59:26","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T13:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/advice-dev.rm.posiweb.net\/?p=557"},"modified":"2025-07-28T14:59:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T13:59:26","slug":"finding-a-property","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/buyer\/buying-a-property\/finding-a-property\/","title":{"rendered":"How to find property to buy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With most properties now being listed online, it\u2019s easier than ever to find a property to buy that meets your needs. However, because there is such a large selection to choose from, it\u2019s worth taking the time to ask yourself exactly what you\u2019re looking for before you seriously start looking; this will help you to firm up your requirements and narrow the options more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key criteria you\u2019ll need to think about before embarking on your property search:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Price \u2013 how much can you realistically afford to spend per month on a mortgage and bills?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location \u2013 where do you want to buy?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Size \u2013 how many bedrooms do you need? Do any of them need to be doubles?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"where-to-live-and-what-to-look-for\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to live and what to look for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start looking at properties you\u2019ll need an idea of many bedrooms you require, your budget and a shortlist of locations you\u2019re interested in. This can sometimes feel daunting, particularly if this is the first time you\u2019ve ever looked into buying a property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make this part of the process easier, ask yourself the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How important are transport links for you? Are there any you need to be particularly near to?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How long a commute would you be comfortable with?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How far are you prepared to travel to meet friends and family?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What do you love about your current home\/area?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are the things you don\u2019t like about your current home that you would like to avoid next time?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are the \u2018must haves\u2019 that will make your new property feel like home?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What amenities do you want or need on your door step?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How long do you plan to stay in the next property?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have hobbies, is there somewhere you need to get to regularly?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"searching-for-property\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Searching for property<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re clear on your requirements, you\u2019re ready to start looking at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/property-for-sale.html\">properties for sale<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rightmove works with more agents than any other property website, meaning you can also find the largest selection of properties for sale here. This makes it a great place to start your search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rightmove top tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download our <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/rightmove-app\/id323822803?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"iPhone (opens in a new tab)\">iPhone<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/rightmove-app\/id323822803?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"iPad (opens in a new tab)\">iPad<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.rightmove.android\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Android (opens in a new tab)\">Android<\/a> app so to search on the go.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/register.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Rightmove account (opens in a new tab)\">Rightmove account<\/a>, so that your search activity is synced across all your devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/news\/articles\/property-news\/find-it-first-with-instant-alerts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Instant Alerts (opens in a new tab)\">Instant Alerts<\/a> for your favourite searches so that we can let you know as soon as new properties are added that match your criteria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re clear on your criteria, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/property-for-sale.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"start a search now (opens in a new tab)\">start a search now<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With most properties now being listed online, it\u2019s easier than ever to find a property to buy that meets your needs. 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