Home Buyers' Guide
This guide is designed to remind you of, and support you through, the steps involved in buying a home, including mortgage options, budgeting, finding a property, making an offer and moving in (if you are buying your first home, see our First Time Buyers’ Guide).
If you are also selling your home, you may want to check out our Home Selling Guide as well.
The Home Buyers’ Guide includes:
- Things to consider before you buy
- Understand the low cost ownership options
- Mortgage reminders
- How much can I afford and how much can I borrow?
- The application process
- Finding a property
- Making an offer (in England/Wales and Northern Ireland, or in Scotland)
- Surveys and Insurances
- Exchanging Contracts and Completion Day
View or download our guide to buying a home
View the interactive version of our Home Buyers’ Guide
View the mobile version of the Home Buyers' Guide
Helpful links
THINK CAREFULLY BEFORE SECURING OTHER DEBTS AGAINST YOUR HOME. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.