Buying a Property

Before buying a property, you will need to ask yourself some important questions. What sort of property do you want - a house or an apartment? Is it going to be your principle home, or is it an investment property to be let permanently or for holiday rentals? And maybe most importantly - how much can you afford to spend?

In this section, we take a look at all the things you should know before taking the plunge into the property market, from determining your budget and choosing a mortgage, all the way through the buying process to the handover of your new house keys!

Property Buying Costs: What are the financial costs of buying a new house?
Choosing a Mortgage: Find out about the different types of mortgage on offer, from standard repayment to offset mortgages.
What Type of Property?: Do you know what type of property you want to buy? Take a look at the major styles you can choose from, including modern apartments, period homes, new builds and resale homes.
Finding the Right Property: Your best guide to the property hunt; with advice on finding the right location and some great tips on viewing.
The Buying Process: Everything you need to know about the process of buying a property, from making an offer all the way through to exchange of contracts and completion.