I'm looking for my first home and I've found it overwhelming. What should I be focusing on?

I'm ready to buy... but where do I start?

"I’ve attended a number of open viewings over the past few weeks, but I found the experience quite overwhelming. There were large numbers of people viewing at the same time, and it was difficult to properly assess the property or get the agent’s attention to ask questions."

Dear Majella,

I’ve recently got mortgage approval and have started searching for my first home in Cork City and the surrounding areas.