In This Guide

Before you start

Choosing an area

Homes needing work

My dream home

   1. My dream home

   2. Ideal home exploration

   3. Rooms exterior and costs

New homes

Offline search

Online search

Schools

Types of purchase

Viewing property

Country Guides

• All Guides

All Countries:

• Brazil
• Bulgaria
• Cyprus
• France
• Italy
• Panama
• Poland
• Portugal
• Spain
• Turkey
• USA

My dream home

Rooms exterior and costs

Print Contents Prev Page Next Page

The next thing to consider is the number of rooms you want your new home to have and the purpose that you want them to fulfil. Don't forget that a room is what you make it, and a dining room for one family can be an extra bedroom or a study for another. If you have bags and bags of cash to spend on a property once you have moved in, current usage matters even less as you can totally gut a place if you wish. But most people will probably not be in that situation.

Hide table

Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Kitchen
How many single? How many double?	How many toilets? How many bathrooms? A shower? A separate shower room? An ensuite? Tiled walls? Floor type? Bidé? Why?	Fitted? Gas or electric? Flooring? Enough plumbing/space for white goods?
Lounge	Dining room	Study
Size? Light? View? Balcony/ patio?	Required? Separate from kitchen/ lounge?	Required? Enough electrical sockets?
Outhouse/utility room	Attic or loft	Basement
Required? Enough electrical sockets?	Required? Convertible?	Required? Damp?
Cloakroom
Required?

Print Show Full Table

Hide table

Security	Garden	Conservatory
Alarm fitted? Appropriate locks on windows? Appropriate locks on doors? Vulnerable to burglars?	Required? Size? Private?	Required? Potential space?
Shed	Garage	Driveway or parking
Required?	Required? Single or double?	Required? How many cars?

Print Show Full Table

Prev Page Next Page