When you're selling your home, few things generate as much curiosity as feedback from a viewing. Did they like it? Was there anything putting them off? Are they interested in making an offer?

It is one of the first questions many potential sellers face: Do we put our property on the market now, or wait until we've found somewhere we want to buy? Waiting can feel like the safer option. You know where you're going before you start inviting buyers through the door

What buyers should look at beyond a London flat’s asking price, including service charges, lease details, building insurance and block management.

You've found a property you like, agreed a price and started moving towards your purchase. Then your survey report arrives. It highlights several issues, some of which you hadn't noticed during your viewings. Suddenly, a purchase you felt confident about may seem less straightforward.