Conveyancing Blog: some tips (and a little bit of help) for first-time buyers

Posted on December 19, 2016

I have much sympathy with first-time buyers: most will have spent years saving for a deposit and hours deliberating on whether to take this huge step into home ownership.

I can well remember getting my first mortgage offer: I was excited about being able to buy my first home but also nervous about taking on a large debt. It's definitely not something to be done without research, planning, lots of discussion with any proposed co-owner... and, as in my case, a glass or two of wine!

Some extra help for first-time buyers

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You can also read more about the conveyancing service here but if you have any questions, call me or make an enquiry.

Tips for first-time buyers

Here are a few of my tips for first-time buyers:

Research the available mortgage options. What's on offer? What level of mortgage is the lending institution likely to offer you? Do you want interest to be set at a fixed rate or a variable rate – what is best for you? Will the monthly payments be affordable? Is there a little wriggle room in your financial ability to make those monthly payments?
Obtain a mortgage offer before starting your house hunt. Do you need to get a guarantee for the mortgage?
Once you have your mortgage offer, set yourself a budget – and stick to it. How much can you afford to spend on a home?
Have you saved for the other costs of buying a home including stamp duty, the removal costs, buildings insurance and legal fees?
Think carefully about the location - where do you want to live? Is it accessible to your workplace? What services are available nearby? Think about specifics too: for example, is there a supermarket near by?
Read our step-by-step guide to conveyancing to find out more about the process of buying a house.

Contact

For further information about buying and selling a house, contact Victoria Marshall or make an enquiry today.

Posted 19 December 2016

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