How to buy a property: Help Guide

Sellers Guide

Buying a property for the first time can be a daunting task. Our basic step by step guide sets out the process of buying a property to help you find out everything you need to know:

BASIC GUIDE TO BUYING A HOME

ARRANGE A MORTGAGE IN PRINCIPLE

 

INSTRUCT A SOLICITOR

 

COMMENCE VIEWINGS

 

MAKE AN OFFER

 

OFFER ACCEPTED

 

MEMORANDUM OF SALE SENT TO BOTH PARTIES SOLICITORS

 

CONVEYANCING COMMENCES, SEARCHES REQUESTED AND ENQUIRIES MADE WERE NECESSARY

 

(MORTGAGE) SURVEY CARRIES OUT IF REQUIRED

 

FORMAL MORTGAGE OFFER ISSUED (IF REQUIRED)

 

EXCHANGE OF CONTRACTS - AND DEPOSIT TRANSFERRED

 

COMPLETION - REMAINING FUNDS TRANSFERRED

 

KEYS HANDED OVER FOR MOVE IN

 

COMPLETION OF SALE WITH REMAINDER OF MONIES PAID AND KEYS RELEASED TO PURCHASER

 

This information is intended purely as guidance prior to a possible transaction. It may not be relied upon for any purpose whatsoever other than as general marketing advice.