There are many ways of finding your new home.

Start here if your looking for a new home in the UK.

Did you know one in three property chains fall apart. This happens for a number of reasons; it could be one party not having their finances in order, to an unpleasant surprise in the survey. Under present British house-buying and selling practice, there is little that can be done stop this from happening. The best way to ensure a chain progresses smoothly is through good communication. Keep regular contact with your conveyancer and estate agent to make sure everything possible is being done to speed things along.

Steps to finding your new home

• Find out how much you can afford


• Get a Mortgage Agreement in Principle


• Choose your new home


• Hire a solicitor


• Make an offer


• Get a valuation and survey done


• Arrange Life Assurance


• Finalise Mortgage with the lenders


• Exchange Contracts


• Finalise contract


• MOVE IN

Start searching now to find your perfect home.

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