Location
Buyers consistently say that location is the most important factor when choosing a new home. Where you live can affect your quality of life, your enjoyment of your new home, and its future resale value.
If you decide to relocate, it's a good idea to narrow down your choice to a few areas. What suits you will depend on your lifestyle and preferences. Perhaps you prefer living in or near a big city, or you might have decided you want a rural location in a specific county. There are new homes to meet all these different criteria.
Consider how far you'll be from friends and family and how you will travel to see them. Investigate transport links to work and traffic flows in the areas you are considering. It's also a good idea to check council tax, water and electricity rates.
Once you have made sure you like and would be happy in a particular location, you can start looking for a new home with confidence.