Local Property Insights
Overview
Location can have a significant impact on a property's rent, resale value and desirability.
Deal Finder brings a range of local information together in one place, so you can quickly assess the area around a property without having to research each source separately.
Depending on the property and area, you can view information including:
- Local financial estimates
- Property price history
- Maps and satellite imagery
- Transport links
- Nearby schools
- Crime statistics
- Flood risk
- Healthcare facilities
- Local licensing information
Finances
Deal Finder provides financial estimates using the figures you provide, combined with PaTMa's knowledge and current tax information.
This can include considerations such as Stamp Duty, including the 3% additional rate for second homes.
Important: All financial figures provided by Deal Finder are estimates. Please consult a professional before relying on these figures.
Area Price History
Deal Finder provides localised property price history, helping you understand how property values have changed in the area.
You can review:
- Previous property sales
- Overall sales volume
- Price trends over time
Maps
Deal Finder provides an instant view of the property's location using both a map and satellite view.
You can also access Street View, allowing you to virtually explore the surrounding area.
Use the map to explore nearby:
- Transport options
- Businesses
- Towns
- Other local points of interest
This gives you a quick way to understand the property's surroundings before deciding whether to investigate the opportunity further.
Transport
Nearby rail stations are automatically displayed, along with their distance from the property and estimated driving time.
This can help you understand the property's access to local rail connections.
Schools
Deal Finder displays nearby schools along with information including:
- School type, such as Primary or Secondary
- School size
- Distance from the property
- Ofsted rating
This gives you a quick overview of the schools available in the surrounding area.
Crime
You can review crime information for the local area, including the number and type of reported crimes.
Deal Finder presents this information as a graph showing the different types of crime and their monthly occurrence.
Flood Risk
Deal Finder provides the local flood score and flood risk information for the property.
This gives you another factor to consider when assessing a potential investment.
Healthcare
Nearby healthcare facilities are listed within the property's local insights.
This includes:
- Hospitals
- GPs
- Dentists
Licensing
Where information is available, Deal Finder displays local authority licensing information for the property.
This can include information about licences you may need, such as:
- HMO licences
- Additional licences
- Selective licences
- Other local licensing requirements
Where available, Deal Finder also provides information such as licensing costs, duration and other relevant notes.
