This is an important question to ask before looking for a property. I often meet people seeking a lifelong home who think like investors, and investors searching as though the property were their own lifelong home.
Start by clarifying the purpose:
If you are buying your own home, choose somewhere you enjoy: it is where you will return each evening and perhaps raise your children.
If you are investing, focus on what appeals to the market rather than only on your personal tastes.
Seek advice from someone who deals with these decisions regularly. Choose a trusted property adviser to help you find an appropriate direction.
