How to buy a house

How to buy a house

  • Finding your dream home and questions to ask when viewing a property
  • Tips on the best way to deal with estate agents
  • What to expect when buying a new property or bidding in an auction

What's in this guide

How to find a property

Where to look for property and how to find your ideal home in the perfect location.

Buying through estate agents

Estate agents are hard to avoid when you're buying a house so make sure you know your rights.

Viewing a property - 10 top tips

Our top tips for viewing a property will help you make sure you ask the right questions.

Making an offer on a property

Once you find your ideal home you should think carefully about how much to offer for it.

Buying a property at auction

You can cut an estate agent out of the loop by buying at a property auction but there are risks to consider.

Buying a new-build home

The prospect of a new-build home might be an attractive one but there are cons as well as pros.

House surveys explained

It's essential to get a survey done on any property you are thinking about buying.

House buying - 7 top tips

If you're buying a property - follow these tips to help make the process run as smoothly as possible.

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