By Michael Alan Sears M.N.A.E.A.
Managing Director of Sealeys
GET A MORTGAGE ARRANGED IN PRINCIPLE
Make sure you know exactly what budget you can afford. If you have not already done so, book an appointment to see an independent mortgage advisor who can run through the mortgage options open to you. If you want an appointment with Sealeys' Financial Advisor, please call 01474 369368.
BUDGET FOR THE PURCHASE COSTS
Look at what costs are involved with purchasing a property. Consider the likely costs for your Solicitor's/Conveyancer's legal charges including searches etc. Look at the cost of survey fees and potential removal costs, stamp duty and insurance.
ASK FOR ACCOMPANIED VISITS
A relaxed environment gives a potential purchaser the chance to see a property fully - without the vendor breathing down their neck! Sealeys operate a policy of 100% accompanied visits - so we conduct the viewings and answer any questions that we can.
E-MAILING
Register with your agent for emails. Sealeys applicants get emailed automatically when a new instruction is loaded onto the website.
HAVE YOUR SOLICITOR READY
Once an offer has been accepted, cement the sale by having your Solicitors details ready so that the sale can proceed immediately. Pay your survey fee too so that you show commitment to the sale.
CHOOSE A LOCAL SOLICITOR
Choose a local solicitor to cover conveyancing for you. It is essential we pass our custom to local businesses in order for them to survive and continue to provide a service in the future. You can pop in and see a local solicitor face to face, including signing contracts etc. You can't if they are based 300 miles away.
REGISTER YOUR DETAILS
Register your details with us as soon as possible and give us a guide to the type of property, area and budget that you have available.
CHANGE OF DETAILS
Contact us if any of your search details change as soon as possible eg. your budget goes up or your decide to look at houses instead of flats or you have broadened your search area etc.
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