The Home Buying Process: A Step-by-Step Guide
Below are the main stages you will go through when buying a home.
1. Work Out How Much You Can Afford - click here
2. Get a Mortgage Agreement in Principle
4. Hire a Solicitor - click here
5. Make an Offer - click here
6. Have a Survey and Valuation Done - click here
7. Do Any Necessary Legal Work - click here
8. Arrange for Life Assurance - click here
9. Finalise Your Mortgage - click here
10. Exchange Contracts - click here
11. Organise Your Move - click here
12. Finalise Your Contract Details - click here
13. Move In! - click here
Note: Before You Begin..
Note that the information on this site applies to buying a house in England and Wales. The process is different in Scotland.
If you are selling a property as well as buying one, and the purchase of your next home is dependent on selling, it is strongly advisable to sell your home before you get down to serious house-hunting. If not, you could end up frustrated and disappointed, as well as with noticeably less money in your bank account.