Before you make an offer

Before you make an offer for a new home make sure you've made the right mortgage decision.

The financial investment involved in moving home is enough to get most people's stress levels rising, so speak to an independent mortgage advisor at the earliest opportunity to find out exactly how much you can comfortably borrow and what your upfront costs will be. Mortgage Advice Bureau is a genuinely independent mortgage broker with access to around 7,000 mortgage deals from over 100 lenders; click here to make an appointment.

Find out about schools and local services.  The site Up My Street is a good resouce to find out about the facilities in an area.

Find out about the region you are thinking of moving into. The following sites will help you to find out about an area: