How can we help you find a property?

Home loans are just one of the things we’re good at. You’re in the market for a dream house and we can help you find it. With our extensive insight into the property market, we are perfectly positioned to align your accommodation requirements with your suburbs of interest and find the right home for you. Not only can we recommend a local estate agent to keep an eye out for your specific requirements, we can also suggest a number of properties under FNB’s Quick Sell initiative and repossessed properties portfolio.

We want you to make an informed decision. To this end, we will provide you with an area and property report, indicating market trends and area-specific information which will help you to assess and compare areas and properties.

When viewing a potential property, check its features against your requirements. It is a good idea to shortlist more than one property. Should the offer on your first choice be unsuccessful, you will have other options ready.

Know what you want

Purchasing a home is a big decision and the house you choose has got to work for you. Considering exactly what you require from a property; how a house suits your future and how long you will live in it will definitely influence your decision-making.

Draw up a check list

It helps to split the features you require into three groups:

1. The essentials
The must-have features that you cannot live without.
• The type of property, i.e. free standing, town house, sectional title, full title
• The total number of bedrooms, lounges, bathrooms and garages
• The location of the property and the condition of the property

2. The preferables
The features you’d like but are not absolutely necessary.
• Amount of built-in cupboards and additional storage space
• Amount of sunlight the house receives
• Size of the kitchen, garden and entertainment areas

3. The optional extras
Those added bonuses that you could do without.
• Swimming pool, under-floor heating, fireplace, loft, outhouse, and servant’s quarters

Naturally this list will vary according to your own personal preferences.

Why not give your FNB Property Specialist a call. The more help you can get sourcing the ideal property, the better.

House hunting tip

Take the time to jot down your requirements and use it while house hunting. Always keep in mind how much you can afford to spend.