How Should I Assess a Property’s Orientation & Afternoon Heat?

Check where the strongest afternoon sun reaches bedrooms, glazing, terraces and outdoor seating. Shade, roof overhangs, cross-ventilation, landscaping and insulation can make a major difference to comfort and air-conditioning use. Visit at more than one time of day and ask for recent electricity bills. A view may be attractive while the same orientation creates heat or glare that affects daily use. The topic gives a useful starting point, but the local fit should still be checked. For Property Types & Buyer Planning, current details should be checked before the answer is treated as settled.