Best house sale property portals for The Dene and across County Durham, all in one place. Start your search below for the most recent The Dene home listings from trusted County Durham estate agents.
Rightmove
County Durham Estate agents, letting agents, and new home developers use Rightmove, the UK’s leading property resource.
Zoopla
Buy, sell, or rent in The Dene, search Zoopla, a website that specialises in real estate listings.
OnTheMarket
OnTheMarket platform is supported and operated by real estate professionals who possess in-depth The Dene housing market knowledge.
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Our The Dene housing search criteria
- House Search Postcode: DH8 6
- Property Map Reference: NZ1154
- Housing Location: The Dene
- Property county: County Durham
- Country (within UK): England
- Types of County Durham Properties: Houses, detached, terraced, semi-detached, apartments, flats, bungalows, land, farms, industrial, villas, townhome, residential, maisonette, commercial, housing associations.
- The Dene listing sites: Rightmove, Zoopla, PrimeLocation, OnTheMarket
The Dene House Viewing
When viewing a The Dene home for the first time, it’s important to go beyond the obvious and inquire about important aspects of the property. You want to know everything about the property, from the water pressure and windows to the parking options and noise.
Consider an overnight stay in County Durham or as close to a The Dene property you’d like to buy to get a feel for the neighbourhood.
Before putting pen to paper, it’s wise to conduct some research on the area you wish to purchase in, regardless if you’ve living in The Dene your whole life, as every street is different.
To get a feel for a The Dene house you’re looking to purchase, it’s recommended to spend a minimum of 30 minutes viewing.
Because of the high demand for housing in County Durham, viewing appointments may be limited. Schedule your The Dene house viewings when you’re well-slept and off work.
Thoroughly inspect the The Dene house exterior by walking around. Inspect the roof for loose or missing tiles, damaged guttering, and wet, hairline cracks in the walls.
It is not required that the The Dene seller disclose any defects. They can attempt to conceal them. Some common examples of cover-ups include painting over damp mould or using furniture or rugs to hide holes in the wall or floor.
Viewing a The Dene house multiple times is still recommended, even in a market where properties are selling quickly, so you can catch and resolve issues.
Calculate Morgae Cost for Buying a The Dene Property
Use Rightmove for average house prices The Dene and property sales data County Durham. Simply enter The Dene or DH8 6 postcode and you’ll find average prices of sold properties by type – Detached, Semi-detached, Terraced, and Flats.
More The Dene house price statistics can be found on HM Land Registry.
Before you go The Dene house-hunting, it’s a good idea to speak with a mortgage broker to find out how much you can borrow and set a manageable budget. Look at the prices of housing around The Dene and the greater County Durham area against your spending limit to gauge whether The Dene is an affordable place to buy a new home.
It is common practice to set up a down payment (deposit) equal to five per cent of the purchase price of the The Dene home you wish to purchase. Putting down a larger down payment allows you to apply for mortgage deals with reduced interest rates.
For first-time England buyers, the government will match 25% of their savings (up to £1,000 per year) if they put money into a lifetime ISA.
Mortgage companies often ask for a “valuation survey,” which is distinct from a home inspection in that it does not assess the The Dene property’s current condition. Even if you pay for a valuation survey, you might not see the results; the survey verifies the The Dene property’s approximate value for the lender.
Always get a second opinion when purchasing a The Dene home to find any hidden problems.
Here’s a hand mortgage calculator to run some numbers.
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