Best house sale property portals for West Ferry and across Dundee City, all in one place. Start your search below for the most recent West Ferry home listings from trusted Dundee City estate agents.
Rightmove
Dundee City Estate agents, letting agents, and new home developers use Rightmove, the UK’s leading property resource.
Zoopla
Buy, sell, or rent in West Ferry, 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 West Ferry housing market knowledge.
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Our West Ferry housing search criteria
- House Search Postcode: DD5 1
- Property Map Reference: NO4431
- Housing Location: West Ferry
- Property county: Dundee City
- Country (within UK): Scotland
- Types of Dundee City Properties: Houses, detached, terraced, semi-detached, apartments, flats, bungalows, land, farms, industrial, villas, townhome, residential, maisonette, commercial, housing associations.
- West Ferry listing sites: Rightmove, Zoopla, PrimeLocation, OnTheMarket
West Ferry House Viewing
When viewing a West Ferry 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 Dundee City or as close to a West Ferry 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 West Ferry your whole life, as every street is different.
To get a feel for a West Ferry 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 Dundee City, viewing appointments may be limited. Schedule your West Ferry house viewings when you’re well-slept and off work.
Thoroughly inspect the West Ferry 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 West Ferry 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 West Ferry 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 West Ferry Property
Use Rightmove for average house prices West Ferry and property sales data Dundee City. Simply enter West Ferry or DD5 1 postcode and you’ll find average prices of sold properties by type – Detached, Semi-detached, Terraced, and Flats.
More West Ferry house price statistics can be found on HM Land Registry.
Before you go West Ferry 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 West Ferry and the greater Dundee City area against your spending limit to gauge whether West Ferry 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 West Ferry 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 Scotland 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 West Ferry property’s current condition. Even if you pay for a valuation survey, you might not see the results; the survey verifies the West Ferry property’s approximate value for the lender.
Always get a second opinion when purchasing a West Ferry home to find any hidden problems.
Here’s a hand mortgage calculator to run some numbers.
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