The way people search for a new home has changed over the last few years. No longer do you have to physically visit estate agents and peer through their windows to find the profiles of homes that are for sale.
Today, online is the most common method and it often pays to have the best property search apps on your phone. The property world is fast-paced and you can’t afford to be left trailing behind. To help, we’ve created this list of the best property apps for searching and the best apps for giving you vital information during viewings:
1. Rightmove
The Rightmove website promotes over a million properties at a time and you can download the Rightmove app for free (download link below). Once you’ve set up your search perimeters, it’ll alert you every time a property that matches your criteria comes onto the market.
It updates daily and can save you valuable time as you won’t need to keep scrolling through properties that are out of your price range, don’t have enough bedrooms or aren’t in your chosen location. Thanks to the alerts, you should be able to arrange a viewing within a few minutes of a property you like being advertised.
Download: Android /iOS
2. Zoopla
Another giant of the property searching world is Zoopla. This website and app allow you to see how much properties in your chosen area or on your chosen street are sold for, also estimating what their value is now. All you need to do is type in the postcode or street name and click ‘search’.
The app uses your GPS to instantly show you homes nearby that are for sale, rent, or homes that are currently being built. It has a handy property search function, while you can filter searches by commute time too.
Download: Android / iOS
3. Knocker
Knocker’s property app gives you property price information instantly, using GPS and location technology. It’s ideal for when you’re out and about and spot a property that catches your eye. It was launched in 2015 as the Tinder of the property world, allowing you to swipe through property photos to your heart’s delight.
Download: iOS
4. Cell Phone Coverage Map
If you’re hoping to move to somewhere remote, this app is a must. It can be used during your property viewing to see what the network coverage is like in the property – both for mobiles and internet.
It displays the information on an easy-to-understand interactive map.
Download: Android / iOS
5. Sun Seeker
Don’t just take the estate agent’s word that the garden is south facing, use this augmented reality app to check during the viewing.
Download: Android / iOS
6. Crime Map England and Wales
This handy app allows you to check what the crime rate is like in an area.
You’ll be able to see what types of crimes have been reported in the location – from burglary to car theft, anti-social behaviour to public order offences.
Download: Android / iOS
7. AroundMe
If you want to learn more about a location, this app is a good starting point as it lets you know where the nearest schools, hospitals, shops, petrol stations and restaurants are.
Download: Android
8. Houzz
The Houzz app can inspire you to put together plans of how you’d like to decorate your new home, whether you’re thinking of buying a new build or an older property.
There are 15 million interior design photos to browse, as well as lots of design and advice articles to read and you can connect with interior designers local to you.
Download: Android / iOS
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