09/06/2026
🏡 First-Time Buyer? Here’s Your Step-by-Step Home Buying Timeline 👇
1️⃣ Viewings
Find the right property and ask plenty of questions.
2️⃣ Make an Offer
Once accepted, the property is marked “Sold Subject to Contract”.
3️⃣ Mortgage Application
Secure your mortgage offer with your lender or broker.
4️⃣ Surveys & Searches
Your solicitor carries out legal checks and surveys are completed.
5️⃣ Exchange Contracts
The sale becomes legally binding and your completion date is set.
6️⃣ Completion Day 🎉
Keys collected. You officially own your new home!
Buying your first home can feel overwhelming — but with the right guidance, it doesn’t have to be.
📩 Thinking of buying your first property? Get in touch with our team today.
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