Buying a Property in the UK

The thought of purchasing a property in the UK can be fairly daunting as there are many things to consider before making such a large commitment.

The marketplace is flooded with mortgage products which all promise to save you money and give you the best deal; estate agents will be eager to show you everything they have on their books that may (or may not) interest you; and even once you have found the house you want to buy, there's no guarantee that your offer will be accepted or that things will go smoothly.

Here we will try to guide you through the steps you need to take to buy a house.

As a relocation company, searching for a suitable property to buy is something we excel at.  We'll help you to define a target search area, and then we'll build a list of all available suitable property in that search area, and take you to see everything.  We can save you days and days of mind-numbing legwork!

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Before getting into more detail, you should be aware that the costs associated with buying and selling are quite high. On purchase, the buyer pays legal fees and stamp duty. On sale, the vendor pays estate agent's fees of from 1.5% to 2.5%, plus legal fees.

Our section on "Finding A Property" describes how to find a suitable property. It discusses in detail some of the pitfalls to be aware of, and how to avoid them.

Our article "Finalising The Deal" tells you what you need to organize BEFORE making an offer for a property, and then explains the stages involved in doing a deal.

Lastly, our section "Moving In" explains the other things to do before collecting your keys. Our "Glossary" helps you find a quick explanation of an unfamiliar term.

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