On many occasions we have had people look at a window card and say "Wow - that's the house for me". Then when they get to the house they don't like the area.

Do some field work to make sure the suburb's right for you. Walk around the area you're thinking of buying in. Grab a coffee, or a meal at the local pub.

Pretend you're already living there and see if distances are what they seem, and atmosphere is living up to expectations.