Buying |
Welcome to buying section - your guide to buying the perfect house for you. Here you can find all the information you need to make buying a new house as pleasurable and stress free as possible. We will put all the information you need right at your finger tips - so you can spend your time actually looking at houses, not finding out what needs doing.
| House Buying FAQ |
If there is something you are unsure about, there is a good chance someone else has been unsure about it too. Check out the Frequently Asked Questions section to find an answer. |
| Viewing Checklist |
When viewing a house it is always a good idea to have a plan of what you want to find out from the visit. Have this written down on paper, in case you get carried away and forget to ask some important questions. |
| Buying Checklist |
A checklist that you can tick and date for each essential task that is required when buying a house. |
| Mortgages |
House Buying Guide's Mortgage section is filled with information you need to select the right mortgage. |
| Finances |
It is essential to understand your finances before you commit to buying a house. |
| Choosing A Property |
How do you select the ideal property for you?. |
| Making An Offer |
The time has come to make an offer, what can you use to your advantage?. |
| Getting a Survey |
Why you need a survey, and which type of survey you should choose. |
| Gazumping |
Find out what gazumping actually is, and ways of avoiding it. Gazumping can be costly and frustrating, but the chances of it happening can be lessened with a few simple methods. |
| Stamp Duty |
Find out all you need to know about Stamp Duty. How much will you need to pay? |
| Chains |
How long is your chain? Find out about chains and the influence they have in the process of property purchasing. |
| Conveyancing |
When buying a house you will need have the conveyancing carried out for the property. A solicitor normally does this, or you can do it yourself. |
| Planning Permission |
If you are thinking about buying a house and developing it, find out about planning permission here. |
| Buying as an investment |
When you become familiar with the property market, it can be tempting to buy a property based on its ability to make profit. Find out all you need to know about buying an investment. |
| Buying on the Internet |
With the internet finding more uses everyday, it is inevitable that the property market will move online in time. |