The Buying Process & Your First Steps
Choosing a mortgage broker.
Engaging a trusted mortgage broker is recommended from the outset of your home-buying journey. Particularly in the case of first time buyers, a broker will navigate and guide you through what can be a complex and frequently disorientating process.
Purchasing a new property or refinancing an existing home takes time, patience, and, traditionally, plenty of paperwork. Whether self-employed, buying your first home, or investing in property using a hard-earned pension fund, a reliable broker will steer you toward a financial plan tailored for your needs - while freeing up time to focus on your chosen property.
Our trusted panel of brokers is a good place to start, click the link below to request our most current list.
Choosing a solicitor.
Highlighters at the ready; choosing the correct solicitor will drastically impact the duration of your closing period (the length of time from going sale-agreed to receiving your keys). Engaging a solicitor who is thorough, efficient, communicative and accessible can truly make or break a sale (whether you are the buyer or vendor).
We have compiled a list of tried and tested conveyancing specialists, but ultimately we suggest requesting quotations and a brief introductory chat with a handful of solicitors before you make your final decision. He or she will be in your corner for 8-12 weeks, choose wisely!