Buying

Properties across Leicester, including Stoneygate, Knighton and Oadby

When considering buying a property, register your details with us as soon as possible.  You will want to be talking to an agent who is eager to find the right option for you and we have the tools dedicated to keeping you updated with the latest property and information so you don’t miss out.  Whether you are an experienced investor and regularly buying property or a first time buyer and new to the process we are available for advice and discussion to ensure your purchase is right for you. 

What are you looking for?

You may already know the sort of property you are looking for but it helps to make a list of your requirements and decide on what is the most important.  Do you want to be near work, or near a particular school?  Do you want to be close to shops or restaurants?  Do you want a certain number of bedrooms or a large garden?

The options available to you are vast so it helps to consider what is most important to you or your family before beginning your search.  Then contact us, and tell us about your list and the type of place you are looking for so we can be working to find you your ideal property as well.  We will send you details of properties you may wish to view via email, text or give you a call to arrange a viewing as soon as possible, just tell us how you would like to be kept informed.

Finances

It may seem early or too soon to be thinking about the specifics of finances before you have found the property you want to buy but the sooner you have a deposit and mortgage in place the quicker you can be in making an offer on the right property when you find it.  First you should think about what is affordable and a budget for any work that you may be prepared to do, then think about what deposit you can have available and finally arrange a mortgage quote. 

If you would like to speak to an independent financial advisor about a mortgage and would like us to put you in contact please let us know and we will be happy to help.

Make an Offer

Once you have your finances arranged and we have arranged for you to view some suitable properties you may find the one that ticks all the boxes on your list.  Let us know as soon as possible that you wish to make an offer and we will inform the vendor of the details.  They may wish to know whether you must sell your own property first, or if you have your finances in place sufficiently or the timescale under which you wish to move.  These may all affect the vendor’s decision on whether to accept the offer but we will keep you informed every step of the way.

Conveyancing and Survey

If your offer is accepted then we consider the property ‘Under Offer’ and it is time to instruct your solicitor to begin the conveyancing process so the property can become yours.  The conveyancing period will vary but we will be working to ensure the process is as smooth as possible. 

Once your offer is accepted you may also wish to arrange a Homebuyer Report or Building Survey.  This can offer you piece of mind and we can arrange an appropriate survey for you by a qualified Chartered Surveyor should you wish.

Move In

After your survey and conveyancing process, exchange of contracts formally agrees the terms of sale and is legally binding on vendor and purchaser.  You can now look forward to your completion date when you get the keys and move in.

For more advice on buying property, information on various locations, schools, amenities and entertainment which may influence your decision to purchase, please read our In the Picture publication available both on our website or from our office.