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House offers and negotiations

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 Long Does a Mortgage Application Take?

Buying

How long does a mortgage application take? This depends on how prepared you are, and other factors. Let's take a look.

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.

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Can a Mortgage Offer Be Withdrawn?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Can a mortgage offer be withdrawn?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.

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 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.

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.

Should I Use a Buying Agent?

Buying

Buying a home is a big deal – likely the biggest financial commitment most of us will make. But, it can be hard to know who’s on your...

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.

What is a 95 Percent Mortgage

Buying

What is a 95 percent mortgage? If you’re looking to buy a house, then you might want to find this out. What does it mean and are they risky? Let’s t...

The Benefits of Chain Free Home Buying

Buying

What is meant by chain free? What are the benefits? What is it about them that causes such a problem? Lets take a look.

Can You Buy a Council House?

Buying

Can you buy a council house? And who can buy a council house? In this guide, we’re looking at buying a council house and everything it entails.