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Now you have worked out how much you can afford and found the right mortgage plus the bank has offered you a mortgage in principle subject to status and checks its time to find your dream home. Finding a house or flat can be a time-consuming process as this is one of the biggest decisions you will make and you want to make sure you get it right. We recommend you consider the following when searching for a home Sit down and draw up a list of items you expect to see in a home including old or new build, detatched, semi-detached, terraced or flat, 2, 3 or 4 bedrooms, double glazing, new kitchen, and bath room, extension, parking, garden and more. Think about the location and neighbourhood including transport links, schools, crime figures, shopping, leisure facilities, parks, poll tax. Do you want a freehold or leasehold property. Spend time visiting the area during the day and night where you plan to buy your home.
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