first-time-home-buyers-uk - helping home buyers advice for when the house sale has been agreed
Introduction | 1. research | 2. finding a house | 3. planning an offer | 4. negotiating price | share information

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House prices check

To check house prices information sourced from Land Registry go to EstatesForum - house prices

Which estate agents do you contact first?

Many towns have numerous estate agents. 40+ is comon in medium towns. In larger cities and towns, you'll often find 100+ agents.

With so many estate agents where do you start? Which are most helpful? Where can you find the biggest choice of homes for sale?

All home buyers can benefit by sharing their experiences. Add your vote. Invite other buyers' comments. More on the EstatesForum site.

Exchange information. A new system for rating and voting on your local estate agents

Voting is simple and quick just a few clicks. It's totally confidential. Your identity is never revealed under the Data protection Act.

This unique new voting system for members, means home buyers can work together. Rate and review estate agents in your area. Or ask other home buyers about agents have they've dealt with.

Also ask advice, put your views in the separate Buyers' Forum

Tricky negotiation? Not sure what to do next? What to say to an estate agent trying to negotiate for an unreasonably high price?

One of our EstatesForum advisors will reply. Other home buyers may also have suggestions, based on a similar experience.

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Procedure once the house sale is agreed.

Professional advisors and lenders

These decisions are best considered early on, ahead of an agreed house sale.

It takes time to explore the market and get alternative quotes.

What is the new Commonhold?

Find information on the new Commonhold alternative to Leasehold. For more go to -

www.lease-advice.org Opens in new window.

Improve your negotiating skill with advice on site.