For many, buying a home is the ultimate goal. With the right savings plan, research and, let's face it, luck, getting on the property ladder can be within reach. The best way to prepare for this big step is to arm yourself with knowledge.

So, whether you're a first-time buyer looking to find their perfect starter home or on the hunt for your next fixer-upper project, it pays to ask the right questions and do your due diligence to avoid any unnecessary costs or upsets further down the line. 

Click or scroll on for the questions all prospective home buyers should be asking during every viewing...