BUYER'S GUIDE
* Register with as many Estate Agents who promote properties that you are looking for in the desired area, and contact them on a weekly basis.
* Research your market. Spend time looking around the area to which you have chosen to move to and make sure you have a clear picture of its salient features.
* Seek financial advice early on in the process of moving home. This is essential as a financial hitch during the transaction could result in you losing the house of your dreams. At Charles J. Robinson & Company we have an in-house Mortgage Adviser.
* Make sure you have sufficient savings available. It is sometimes the case that the moving process works out more expensive than originally anticipated.
* Focus on your purchasing objectives. The solicitor and estate agent will guide you through the contract and survey procedures.
* Choosing a good solicitor is essential, the close liaison between your solicitor and estate agent will ensure a speedy and efficient process.
* The appropriate advice about surveys - this is an essential part of the home buying process and can quickly identify any potential problems that could arise wit the property.
* Keep in touch with everyone related to the transaction. Communication usually results in smoother purchasers.
* Prepare relevant documents to ensure they are ready when required.
* Make sure you have a suitable mortgage arranged.
* Never be afraid to ask either your estate agent of solicitor to clarify any points you are unsure about. Both estate agents and solicitors are there to help.
* Your home is at risk if you fail to keep up repayments on a mortgage or any loan secured on it.