Are you searching for your next home right now? There’s a record number of people looking to move at the moment, with family homes at the top of many buyers’ wish-lists.
The good news is that in the past two months we’re now seeing more homes coming up for sale.
But if you’re looking to buy a home, you’ll still need to be ready to move fast.
Here are five top tips you can do now to make sure you’re in the best position to buy when you find your perfect property.
Search on Rightmove
By using Rightmove you can be sure that you will be viewing more homes for sale at any time than on any other property website. This means you will stay on top of what is available in your ideal location, putting you in the best position to judge that you have found the one.
Sign up for Instant Property Alerts
Have you signed up for Instant Property Alerts? All the major online house search website take the hard work out of your home search by emailing you as soon as a new property that matches your search criteria is listed. You will also receive an alert if one of those properties has had a price reduction.
Apply for a mortgage in principle– even if you haven’t found ‘the one’ yet
If you’re ready to buy, but you haven’t got a mortgage agreed in principle yet, you’ll save valuable time by starting this process now.
If you find your dream home you will want to make an offer. The first two things your estate agent will ask at this stage is if you have a mortgage in principle, and if you have proof of funds ready to pay the deposit.
Get started by confirming your budget. You can check out Rightmoves affordability calculators here.
Find a solicitor
Do you have a solicitor ready to go to help you with conveyancing? Valuable time can be lost once your offer has been accepted if you still need to find someone to help you to get the documentation for the sale completed.
You can easily do this research now, which will also show the estate agent you are a serious buyer.
Find a buyer for your home
If you have a property to sell, you could contact your local estate agent about getting it listed for sale. There is an alternative however.
At Olivia Rose Estate we are here to help you sell your house fast. We can offer a guaranteed cash purchase for your property in a timescale that suits you. It could be a couple of weeks, or even just a few days. You no longer have to pay estate agents fees and deal with the potential long delays of a traditional sale process. It is not uncommon for house sales and purchases to fall through due to broken chains or mortgages not being approved at the last minute.
We will help guide you through the process of selling your home, whatever your reason for selling. From the initial valuation to the final completion date, rest assured you are being guided by trusted property professionals who are here to help you get the most out of your house sale and ensure you have a hassle-free experience