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Finding the home you want is often the simple part, but house offers and negotiations can be tricky. Here you'll find essential advice on how to make an offer, negotiate on a house price, what to do in sealed bids, and many more handy tips.

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How to Put an Offer on a House

Buying

For many homebuyers, the toughest part is figuring out how to put an offer on a house. It can be tough knowing where to start. Here’s what else you ...

Mortgage Offer to Completion Timescale

Buying

Let's take a look at the mortgage offer to completion timescale - what happens, and when? Here's everything you need to know.

Can a Mortgage Offer Be Withdrawn?

Buying

Can a mortgage offer be withdrawn? Short answer: yes, for example if information is inaccurate. Keep reading for more.

What is a Mortgage Valuation?

Buying

A mortgage valuation is an inspection from a lender on the security of their loan. It's not the same as a property survey. Here's more.

What is a Lock-Out Agreement?

Buying

A lock-out agreement is a pre-contract agreement between a seller and buyer where the seller agrees to work exclusively with the buyer.

How Long Do Property Searches Take?

Buying

How long do property searches take? We share some averages, a handy guide, and explain what happens when. Take a look.

How Much Does a House Survey Cost?

Buying

It’s recommended you get a property survey before you buy a house. So, how much does a survey cost? Let’s take a closer look.

Pre-Moving Checklist – Exchange and Completion

Buying

There's a lot to think about after contracts are exchanged. Don’t panic! Keep hold of this pre-moving checklist.

Sealed Bids: What to Do and What to Expect

Buying

This is what to do if you're asked to take part in a ‘sealed bid’ scenario.

Do Estate Agents Have To Tell You About Other Offers?

Buying

Will your offer be accepted? Or are there other buyers? This guide includes do estate agents have to tell you about other offers and more.

How to Put an Offer on a House

Mortgage Offer to Completion Timescale

Can a Mortgage Offer Be Withdrawn?

What is a Mortgage Valuation?

What is a Lock-Out Agreement?

How Long Do Property Searches Take?

How Much Does a House Survey Cost?

Pre-Moving Checklist – Exchange and Completion

Sealed Bids: What to Do and What to Expect

Does EPC Affect Mortgage? | S8E13

How to Get a Mortgage Over 40 | S8E12

What Are Green Mortgages? | S8E11

Do Estate Agents Have To Tell You About Other Offers?

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How to Put an Offer on a House

Mortgage Offer to Completion Timescale

Can a Mortgage Offer Be Withdrawn?

What is a Mortgage Valuation?

What is a Lock-Out Agreement?

How Long Do Property Searches Take?

How Much Does a House Survey Cost?

Pre-Moving Checklist – Exchange and Completion

Sealed Bids: What to Do and What to Expect

Does EPC Affect Mortgage? | S8E13

How to Get a Mortgage Over 40 | S8E12

What Are Green Mortgages? | S8E11

Do Estate Agents Have To Tell You About Other Offers?

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