Dorset buying guide

We want to provide you with some simple rules that can help with your property purchase. Our buying guide offers our property experience and put you in the best position to buy your new home.

The processes behind buying a home can be challenging. But with our help, you can be in control.

What you need to know about buying a property

Viewings

We encourage all of our buyers to be proactive when looking for their next home. Find a list of properties online and start booking viewings so that you can begin your search for a Dorset house in person. Do this as soon as possible so that you do not miss out on the right home.

Make sure that you prepare a list of questions to ask prior to the viewing. Take note of any renovations that need to be undertaken on the property; you may be able to bring the price down if there is any serious work that needs doing. A viewing is also a perfect opportunity to take a look around the local area and find out what the local facilities are like.

Offers

If your desired property seems to be correctly priced then offering the full amount should be considered. Many buyers are hesitant about putting in the whole price, but this will show the vendor that you are not a time waster and will also be taken more seriously.

This will also reduce the chances of being outbid by a last second buyer. During the public notice period the agent can mark the property as sold on their website and on the advertising board. If you request it.

Buying for the first time

It is important that first-time buyers receive the right advice from the right professional experts. First-time buyers will benefit from splitting the costs of their purchase by buying with a partner or friend. A joint mortgage is a complicated contract to walk away from in contrast to a tenancy agreement.

We also recommend renting a home with this person prior to the purchase. As this will give you experience in living with them and their habits.

Chains

House purchases can potentially fall through if they are sold as part of a chain, if people further down the line fail to complete their property sale. Keeping in regular contact with your estate agent and any other parties involved will ensure that a chain runs smoothly.

Alternatively, you can access our whitehot property section and search through our list of high quality, chain-free homes. Because these properties are sold on behalf of companies, they are not part of any long sales chains. This means that your deal will not fall through due to the vendor backing out. Because there is no vendor.

Gazumping

When another buyer outbids you for a property at the last second, it is called Gazumping. This can be a frustrating aspect of purchasing a property and this is why it is encouraged to offer the full asking price.

A buyer who is determined will usually go directly to the vendor. Although all offers through the agents are legally required to be passed on to the vendor. Working closely with the vendor around their timescales could benefit your attempt to secure the property. So develop a strong relationship with them early on.

 

Get the right supporting services

To get started in selling your existing home, simply request a full house valuation and get the ball rolling with your house purchase. Our range of property resources allows us to also help you with the financial parts behind your move, providing professional mortgage advice from independent specialists. We can also provide legal guidance in the form of local solicitors, who are experienced in dealing with property exchanges.

Start searching for your next property with our simple search function. For more information, we encourage you to contact one of our associated Dorset estate agents. Speak to a highly trained member of staff, who will be more than happy to talk to you.