Some people fall in love with an area long before they have found a flat or house somewhere within its boundaries to call home.
Smitten and already seeing yourself living as part of the community in your dream location, the challenge is then to find a home that is in your budget and you feel a connection with that will ultimately lead to you making an offer.
But sometimes people have to compromise on the dream home to secure the truly desired location, especially within a set budget - so what's more important to you, location or property?