Start with your week
List the places you visit most: work, school, family, favourite restaurants and the beach. Use that routine to build a shortlist of areas, then visit each at the times you would usually travel.
Compare the building as carefully as the home
Ask about maintenance, parking, lifts, facilities and management. A beautiful apartment is only one part of the experience. Review the service-charge history and confirm what is included.
Give every viewing a purpose
Bring the same checklist to each viewing. Record light, noise, storage, layout and the outlook from the rooms you will use most. Revisit the strongest options before choosing.
General planning information, not a market forecast or a substitute for advice on a specific transaction.