So, you’re thinking of buying a house in Sheffield? Firstly, congrats on choosing such a great city to live in! Buying a house can be daunting at the best of times, but the housing market at the moment is particularly competitive so there are lots of things to consider. Here are some of the top things to think about before you dive into your search:
What is your ideal timeframe?
Arguably, when house hunting, we would all like the process to go as quickly as possible, but this is very often sadly not the case. Sheffield is a very popular city to live in meaning the housing market is extremely competitive and so you may put offers on multiple houses before having an offer accepted.
Everyone’s timeframe for moving house will be different, and how flexible you can be will entirely depend on your current living situation. If you currently already live in Sheffield and are able to stay at your current property for a while, then you can potentially spend longer searching for your house. If you are relocating to Sheffield then it may be that you don’t have time on your side, if this is the case then it could be worth exploring the new homes available as these can be moved into much sooner and require less work.
How do you like to spend your free time?
You will never be short of things to do when living in Sheffield, whether it’s going to a gig, trying out a new coffee shop, or taking a long walk in the peaks. It’s a good idea to factor in how you like to spend your free time when looking at whereabouts in Sheffield you might want to buy. If you love eating out and clubbing then the city centre is perfect, if you prefer walking and hosting friends at home then there are plenty of suburban options to pick from. Sheffield has good transport links so whichever area you choose to live in, you’ll still have easy access to everything across the city and beyond.
What are your priorities?
Ultimately, there are lots of other practicalities that will impact where you are able to live within Sheffield. Creating a priorities list is a good way to ensure you are looking in the right areas. This is likely to include: your maximum budget, whether you need to be close to a good school, and how far you are willing to commute if you work out of the home.
Whether you are new to Sheffield or not, driving around and exploring new areas within the city is a great way to determine which area you’d like to live in. You never know, you may discover somewhere completely new that will become your future home.
