Consider expert reports/woodworm/damp/electrical/drains-useful as above. Find a contractor

Is the layout of rooms suitable for all your family needs

Will your furniture fit.

What will the house look like in the winter. Examine climate data

Consider price of other nearby houses

Are you already over committed with loans . Useful loan calculator

Calculate the cost of fuel bills/council tax/insurance

Consider the cost of upkeep/maintenance/repainting /repairs

Consider the cost of immediate improvements

Consider the cost of redecoration/carpeting/curtains

Is the kitchen/bathroom in need of upgrading

Can you afford the mortgage. Consider interest rate rises/falls. Mortgage Info

Are there enough bedrooms/storage space/parking space

Is the house really suitable to your needs

Consider bargaining over 'need to do' items to reduce price