A guide to help you buy your first home
A recent study of homeowners carried out by the Skipton Building Society found that many First-time buyers admitted to feeling overwhelmed or scared to talk to estate agents about the home buying process. At Rook Matthews Sayer, we have a professional and personable team here to help you on your property journey. Whether you’re searching for your dream home or looking for a suitable mortgage offer, we can help. We have plenty of super desirable properties at a range of prices, check out our listings here!
The home buying process can be a little daunting for many, as there is a whole world of estate agency lingo to get to grips with… Here we explain what the terms mean and have created a specific First Time Buyers Guide to help you along the way.
Research found that 54% were confused about the process, 60% admitted feeling overwhelmed when talking to the likes of estate agents, solicitors and mortgage advisors, and 68% were worried about looking stupid. Some of the top 40 questions asked by baffled first time buyers included “should I offer less than the advertised house price?” and “how much deposit will I need?” followed by ‘how long does my mortgage offer last for?’
Almost eight in 10 adults polled wished the home buying process was more simple and just under half were put off moving again due to how complicated and confusing they found things first time around. To help educate first time buyers, we’ve created a special First Time Buyers guide to help you… Click here to read our hints & tips!
Also always remember that our team are here to help you whatever your need and to answer all types of questions… With over 25 years’ experience helping sellers and buyers we’ve learnt a lot over the years, we’re here to help and share our knowledge.
It couldn’t be easier buying and selling with Rook Matthews Sayer, we have the whole package of property related services all under one roof; from Mortgages to Surveys, Conveyancing to Property Management, we’ve got it covered to help make your move a whole lot easier.
Contact your local branch to find out what the Region’s leading estate agent*, with over 25 years’ experience can do for you.
Source: Skipton Building Society press release 13th June 2022.
MS/RMS/6329/09.22
Information correct at time of publishing, 6 December 2022
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