Choosing where to live in Surrey is tough, with so many towns to choose from. Yet, thinking ahead and considering the features that would make a house easier to sell could make the decision process easier.
The Transport Links
Easy access to London is one of the main reasons people look for houses in this part of England. Woking was recently named as the best commuter town in the UK, with more affordable homes than Guildford or St Albans and a commute tie of just under half an hour. Fast train access to central London has made this a highly sought-after area among people who want to work in the city but also enjoy a peaceful home life.
Despite being classed as a convenient commuter town, Guilford has received the unwanted title of having the longest commute in the country outside of London, with almost an hour a day spent travelling to work and back. This makes it even more vital that a house is close to a train station or bus stop, or that it gives easy access to the capital by road.
Affordable Prices
Surrey has seen prices rise impressively in the last few years, with Mole Valley reported to be one of the UK’s towns with the greatest percentage of homes valued at £1m or more. Around 5% of Britain’s homes are valued at £1m, while in Surrey’s towns like Cobham and Reigate, this is typically closer to 20%. Therefore, rising prices in the Surrey property market are certainly a key issue for buyers.
The rising property costs make it difficult for first-time buyers to get on the property ladder, but it also causes issues for people who need to find a buyer for their homes so that they can make their own next move. For this reason, some individuals are now opting for online cash for houses services. These services provide an alternative approach that cuts down the waiting time compared to traditional estate agent. Homeowners can use this sort of service to get a guaranteed cash sale without waiting for the right buyer, with a sale able to go through in as little as seven days.
Easy Access to Nature
Easy access to areas of natural beauty is one of the reasons that so many people are happy living in Guildford and the surrounding area. Beauty spots such as Stoke Park, Guildford Castle Grounds, Westnye Gardens and Allen House Grounds offer the chance to enjoy time surrounded by nature without going far.
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that lets locals enjoy walking trails, parks and lots of open spaces throughout the region. This means that most parts of Surrey have the advantage of fast access to nature, with the news that Burpham Court Farm is to be turned into a nature reserve, another point in Guildford’s favour.
Buying a house that meets all these factors helps make it easier to sell when the time comes. However, you should also remember to choose somewhere that you’re going to enjoy living in and that will give you lots of fantastic memories in the years to come.