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LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE

As you search intensifies it’s easy to get wrapped up in the moment and the excitement of buying a property. You sometimes though need to take a step back and look at the big picture. You can view this property as a stepping stone to the next one, with this in mind you need to consider who will be your market when you come to sell the property? Think...

GETTING FOCUS TO YOUR SEARCH

Getting focus to your search. The points below are really good starting points to make sure you are finding the right property for you in what can be a difficult searching landscape. You need great focus to really make sure you are getting the most from your search What are your primary needs right now? What are you looking for in a home? What are...

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE TO YOU?

How close to original hit list is your property? If it’s matching your initial criteria then you are brilliantly well! Most buyers come away from their original list, their requirements squeeze, compromises are made. It’s important that you see your search in this context. If you have found the right property then act on it and know what level you want to go to for it. In...

HOW TO NEGOTIATE ON YOUR PROPERTY PURCHASE

Best position possible - Are you ‘buyer’ ready? Mortgage in place. Have you got your Agreement In Principle (AIP)? Do you clearly know the product you will go to once you have the offer accepted and you can action that product promptly? Solicitor in place Have you checked in with local estate agents to see if they have any recommendations? Have you spoken to friends,...

CONTEXT OF NEGOTIATION

What are your non-negotiables? There is no point in looking at anything that conflicts with your list of non-negotiables. You cannot see the property on a comparison basis that conflicts with non-negotiable aims. Quite often non-negotiable aims can form around the location. There are reasons why some locations work for individuals and families, and some good justification why these reasons...