Your guide to buying your home - a guide for first time buyers

Below is help and advice to people wishing to buy their own home. Most of the information provided has equal relevance, whether you are choosing to buy your existing home as a secure tenant of the council (right to buy) or are looking to buy a property of your choice in the private sector.

This is not an exhaustive guide to home purchase, nor does it cover very situation that may arise.

Further advice can be obtained from your solicitor/lender/financial advisor .

How much can I borrow?

Choosing a mortgage

Interest rates

The survey

Completing the purchase

Protecting your interests

Additional Information

Your guide to the right to buy

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