Buyer Advice
Mortgages and financing
Working out what you can afford, Sorting out your finances, Finding and choosing a mortgage, Understanding the different mortgage types, How a mortgage lender assesses you during your mortgage interview, Getting a mortgage agreement in principle, Submitting your mortgage application, What to do once you’ve got a decision, What to expect from the lender’s valuation.
Buying a property
The advantages of buying, Different ways to buy property, Ways to own property, First-time buyer jargon buster, How to find a property to buy, Benefits of buying through an agent, Getting the most out of viewings, Making an offer on a property you like, Offer accepted, now what?.
Ways to buy property
How to fund your property purchase, Help to Buy Equity Loan England, Help to Buy Scotland, Help to Buy Wales, Help to Buy ISA, Shared Ownership, Help to Buy Mortgage Guarantee.
Once you’ve had an offer accepted
Introduction to conveyancing, Costs of conveyancing, Additional costs of buying,Property chains and why it all takes so long, Exchanging contracts, What happens at completion, Preparing to move, Moving day.
Seller Advice
Preparing to sell
Different ways to sell a property, Is now the right time to sell?, How much is your home worth?, Advantages of using an estate agent, How to choose the right agent, Preparing your property.
Once it’s on the market
Marketing your property, Handling viewings, Negotiating offers, Ensuring the sale goes smoothly, Exchange of contracts, Preparing to move out.
Landlord Advice
Finding a tenant
Marketing & advertising the property, viewings & negotiations, deposits & tenancy agreements, tenant referencing, preparing for a new tenancy.
Managing your property
Your legal responsibilities, Assured Shorthold Tenancies, Ending & extending a tenancy, Additional costs, Tax considerations.
Renter Advice
Preparing to rent
Introduction to renting, The advantages of renting, Tenancy jargon buster, Knowing what you can afford, Preparing for reference checks.
Finding a property to rent
How to find a place to rent, Benefits of renting through an agent, What to look for on viewings, How to beat the crowd.
When you’ve found a property you like
Rental tenancy types, Making an offer, Putting down a deposit, The Right to Rent, Tenancy agreements and paying rent, Moving in day and the inventory.
Managing your tenancy
Understanding your tenant rights and responsibilities, Being safe in the property, Reporting problems and getting them fixed, Ending or extending your tenancy, Preparing to move out, Moving out day, Final rent payments and your deposit.