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Idiots guide to buying first house
youknowwho
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Hi all,
I am looking to buy my first home, I have had a mortgage agreed and I know what my budget is and have enough deposit.
what I was looking for is.. could someone who know's their stuff give me a brief idiots guide to buying a home. I.e what to watch out for when looking round the property, leasehold Vs freehold, solicitors fees, what questions to i need to be asking. etc. I will obviously be getting advice from the bank and agency etc, but I am looking for unbiast opinions which do not lead into sales first of all.
If you can offer a positive reponse I would be much appreciated.
Many thanks
YKW
I am looking to buy my first home, I have had a mortgage agreed and I know what my budget is and have enough deposit.
what I was looking for is.. could someone who know's their stuff give me a brief idiots guide to buying a home. I.e what to watch out for when looking round the property, leasehold Vs freehold, solicitors fees, what questions to i need to be asking. etc. I will obviously be getting advice from the bank and agency etc, but I am looking for unbiast opinions which do not lead into sales first of all.
If you can offer a positive reponse I would be much appreciated.
Many thanks
YKW
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Google for some solicitors in your area and look at their websites - they may well have some helpful information on them. Mine has - particularly about what to ask sellers etc when viewing - but I'm not allowed to advertise it here - you will have to do some more googling!RICHARD WEBSTER
As a retired conveyancing solicitor I believe the information given in the post to be useful assuming any properties concerned are in England/Wales but I accept no liability for it.0
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