As the leaves start to turn and the temperatures drop, the property market enters a unique phase. Autumn and winter present both challenges and opportunities for buyers, and knowing what to look for in a property during these months can make all the difference. Here are a few things you should keep in mind when searching for your next home this season.

You’ve found it. After months of searching, you’ve discovered your perfect Cotswold home—a charming cottage near Malmesbury, a family house with a garden in the Coln Valley, or a handsome townhouse in Cirencester. The only problem? You’re not the only one who loves it.