First-time buyer guide to buying a home - from timescales to the hidden costs involved
manchestereveningnews.co.ukBuying a home is a milestone that many people work towards and look forward to. But although securing the keys to your new home is a monumental time for first-time buyers, the home-buying process isn't exactly plain sailing and if you don't know what you are doing, it can be rather stressful.
From the initial search for a property to completing the sale, there are many different stages to buying a home which can make the whole process quite lengthy.
Aside from the price of your house, there are also a number of additional, hidden costs that new house hunters you need to consider.
Having a rough expectation of how the process works will therefore make the journey a lot easier. The co-founders of Stipendium have put together a comprehensive guide that looks into the average costs and timescales involved with buying a home - whilst providing tips on making the easier, faster, and more affordable. READ MORE: The Greater Manchester postcodes that have become property hotspots with countless viewings Finding a property The time it takes to find a property completely depends on what you are looking for, what's available on the market and how quickly you come across your dream home.
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