Learn the insider tips and tricks on how to assess the condition of any property from estate agent listings.

What you will learn

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Quickly assess a property’s features and condition.

Description

Learning how to effectively analyse properties is an important skill for anyone looking to buy, sell, or rent a home. By studying estate agent listings on real estate websites such as Rightmove, Zoopla, and Onthemarket, you can gain a better understanding of the different features, amenities, and characteristics of different properties. This can help you make more informed decisions about which properties may be a good fit for you.

This course is designed to help you develop the skills you need to analyse properties and identify key condition assessment issues. Using examples, I will explain specific aspects of property condition, including the quality of brickwork, how to spot damp issues, identify leaking gutters, worn carpets, and issues with kitchens. I will also discuss the importance of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and how they can be used to assess the condition of a property.


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In addition to these specific issues, I will also cover more general topics related to property analysis. For example, I will explain how to work out the age of a property and identify its overall characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses. By understanding these broader issues, you will be better equipped to analyse real estate listings and make informed decisions about which properties may be a good fit for you.

Overall, the objective of this course is to help you become a more effective and confident property analyst. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned real estate investor, these skills will be invaluable in helping you make informed and confident decisions about properties.

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Content

Before you assess condition

Intro. Condition assess a property.
Find that number & historic views
All those clues… Property listing descriptions
Those beautiful estate agency pictures and videos
That charm, those problems 1800 – 1918 buildings
When was that built? PropertyChecker

Condition assessment of a property

Construction type? Brick, concrete, timber frame, steel frame?
Gutters and water clearance
Roof. Is it in good condition? How to identify issues.
Brickwork. Quality? Subsidence?
Damp. Identify and maybe avoid.
Staircases. Those 1970s staircases!
Double glazing. Blown / Misty?
Carpets. Replace or clean?
Flooring. Replace or repair?
Walls and ceilings. What to avoid.
Kitchen. Modern? Well designed?
Bathrooms. Old? Bad tiling?
Boiler, wiring, fuse board. Lurking issues.
Loft rooms. Nice idea, but troublesome.
EPCs for condition info on a property.

Lets asses properties

Assessment: It’s a damp mess!
And…lets asses another one!
70s apartment. Too hot. Too cold.
Finally…! Well done.