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VIDEO: Making the right purchase for you

Posted on: Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Research has revealed that around 80% of homeowners have at least one noteworthy regret regarding their home buying decision.

Here are our five top tips to ensure you make the right choice while on the hunt for your next home:

 

1. Focus is key

A property may appeal in terms of your wants, but not necessarily tick the must-haves boxes. Make sure that the property meets your main objectives otherwise it can’t be the right home for you. 

2. Find the right solicitor for you

It is imperative that you choose and work with a solicitor that you not only trust but feel comfortable with too. A good solicitor will keep you well-informed and will guide you through the buying process. The service your solicitor provides can dramatically alter your home buying experience.

3. Get a second opinion

Whether you have a close friend or trusted family member, it always helps to get a second, unbiased opinion. Better yet, hire someone to look at the property to give you an idea of the work that will need doing once you move in. 

4. Check your finances

There are various unexpected costs of owning a home. Make sure you calculate what is within your budget, taking costs such as council tax, insurance and service charge into consideration.

5. Don’t engage in a bidding war

Focus on finding the right home for you, and don’t get caught up in a bidding contest. Walk away from the deal if it gets out of hand to ensure you don’t overpay. Remember, a higher price will mean a larger deposit, higher fees and thousands in additional interest on a larger mortgage. 

 

Are you looking to sell your home? Contact your local Guild Member for help through the moving process.

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We really wanted a purchase to go ahead through Wilkes-Green and Hill as you have been the most helpful agent we have ever come across (including Newcastle, Glasgow and Carlisle cities!) and we are sorry that the time you have expended on us has been in vain...

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Thanks to you all for making the sale of Mum's house so easy at a difficult time for myself and family...

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I've bought and sold many places - leading to a low opinion of estate agents! Until you came along! Many thanks for your professionalism, hard work and continued efforts. They are very much appreciated.

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I would like to say again how grateful I am for all of your support since you took the property on to your books and all of the advice you have given me which was often above and beyond the call of duty. Your professionalism throughout has been excellent...

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Having recently used 3 other agents I can say with hesitation that WGH are in a different league, very professional, efficient, polite and friendly. 3 other agents have marketed my house which only achieved 2 viewings in total. I had 2 viewings with WGH in the first week which I put down to their marketing skills

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Adrian and his team have been amazing from start to finish. Very polished team, with the highest standards. I have recommended them to friends and family who have also been impressed by them.

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