What red flags do you need to spot before you buy a home? This is Money podcast

Published on: May 17, 2025

By THIS IS MONEY

Updated: 08:10 BST, 17 May 2025

How long did you take looking round your home before you put an offer in for it? The average prospective buyer spends just 43 minutes.

Surprise, surprise, research suggests that it pays to take your time.

This is week, Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert and Lee Boyce talk about what should be on your checklist before you take the plunge and buy a property.

Should you go by vibes alone, or do you really need to kick the tyres?

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And when you do buy, what happens if the seller leaves junk like a mouldy fridge, grimy washing machine and a stained sofa? We reveal all.

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