Your main priority is to find an affordable home that your family will enjoy. But the investment potential is also important and you should be aware of the underlying problems which limit investment potential.

The following list sets out 10 potential problems to be avoided. They can have a negative affect on current and future value.

We suggest that you be a smart and objective buyer while assessing these 10 factors which affect value. As importantly, assess saleability in one or two years. You may want to move within this community or you may be offered a transfer. The ease with which you can resell this property makes the difference to the smoothness and profitability of your next move.