Here are some useful questions:

• Why is the owner selling?
• How long has the property been available on the market?
• Has a survey been carried out? Is the house structurally sound ?
• Has any work has been done to the house? If so, when? Are there any guarantees/receipts?
• If there has been structural work, did they obtain Building Regulations consent?
• If the house has been extended, did the owner obtain Building Regulations consent?
• What is being left – carpets/curtains/white goods?
• Has the owner found somewhere to move to? If so, when will they be moving out?
• What are the neighbours like?
• Have there been any other offers?
• What is the Council Tax band?