What do you want from your next home?

Separate your essentials

Divide your needs into three groups: must-haves, nice-to-haves and areas where you can be flexible. Treating a balcony, room count and transport as equally important can make choosing harder.

Think about today and the near future

Working from home, a change in household size or a move to another city can affect how you use the home tomorrow.

Give your adviser a clear starting point

Share your preferred area, budget range, intended use and decision timeline. These four details reduce irrelevant options and make discussions more productive.

Support the final decision with a visit

Visit shortlisted homes at different times. Assess the surroundings, transport and everyday life for yourself.