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Buying a home in England and Wales
What every home buyer should know
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Buying a home
1. Make sure you've fully thought through why it makes sense for you financially.

2. Consider whether you’ll be able to manage the costs if interest rates go up.

3. Get a solicitor or licensed conveyancer to help guide you through the legal process.
4. Save for the deposit, remember the additional costs, and check your credit rating.

5. Plan ahead for the move to take out the stress.

6. Think about what you’ll need after the move, such as insurance or extra savings for renovations.

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Buying your home could be the most important purchase you ever make. David from Lloyds TSB offers some practical tips to make the process run smoothly.
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Key steps when planning to buy a home

When you're buying a home for the first time, it can be difficult to know where to start. Here are a few things to keep in mind before you start house hunting:

  1. Make sure you’ve fully thought through why it makes sense for you financially.

  2. Consider if you'll still be able to manage your finances if interest rates go up.

  3. Get a solicitor or licensed conveyancer to help guide you through the legal process. They’ll explain what’s happening and what to expect next, so make sure they’re someone you feel comfortable talking to.

  4. Your new home is the beginning of a new chapter in your life. Think beyond the move - for example, insurance and savings for a rainy day.

  5. Think ahead to take out the stresses. Planning your new life in a new home is something to enjoy!
 
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