Step by step
There are seven steps to buying your home, from interview to completion.
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Step 1 - The interview
Once you have been offered a share of one of our homes and have accepted the offer, we will book you in for a buyer's interview with one of our sales consultants. READ MORE »
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Step 2 - Instruct solicitors and mortgage company
You will need to appoint a solicitor, consider independent financial advice and choose a mortgage lender. READ MORE »
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Step 3 - Carry out searches
Your solicitor will carry out a number of searches. READ MORE »
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Step 4 - Carry out survey
A surveyor will carry out a survey on the property on behalf of your mortgage lender to identify any structural problems and give an idea of the property's value. READ MORE »
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Step 5 - Mortgage offer
Once your survey has been completed, your lender will give you your mortgage offer (not just an agreement in principle). READ MORE »
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Step 6 - Exchange contracts
When you exchange contracts, you will sign a contract to buy your home. READ MORE »
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Step 7 - Complete contracts
The seventh and last step in the process to buy your home. READ MORE »
