Before you make an offer

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

Making the right purchase decision when looking for property can seem a bit daunting; and to ensure that you don’t regret this important moment, be sure that you get all of the information available before making your decision. Our mortgage advisers can help you determine just how much you can afford, and whether or not a property will cause you fiscal stress in the near future. Assessing properly afordability is paramount. Before anyone enters the process of making an offer, be sure to speak to our mortgage agents regarding how much you can comfortably borrow and what your upfront costs will be.

There are costs associated with purchasing a property outside of the mortgage payment, so you’ll want to be well acquainted with these fees. The advisor will give you information on the buying process, and will keep you in the loop regarding what to expect and where things will go from here.

the easy way or the hard wayOur mortage advisory service is called the Mortgage Advice Bureau. It is a genuinely independent mortgage broker with access to around 7,000 mortgage deals from over 100 lenders; click here to make an appointment.

Once you’ve made your offer, the owner will consider it against any other offer and you’ll await their decision. Therfore, it’s important that you have researched the various elements surrounding the property before you reach this point. If you have children, or plan to, what are the schools like? Are there any parks or recreation facilities nearby? You can visit Up My Street, an informative website that helps prospective home owners evaluate areas around the property in question.

Buying property can be a hassle if you aren’t aware of what you’re getting into. With the help of Farrell Heyworth’s expertise, you’ll have a sure answer to any question you muster. With thousands of listings and agents that understand every aspect of the property sales industry, there will never be anything that catches you off-guard.

Understanding as much about the property and surrounding areas can play a huge role in your feelings regarding your decision down the road. If you select a property that isn’t in a great location for children, and later decide that you’d like to, you may find yourself back on the market looking for another home. Let us help you with all of the tough decisions and teach you how to ask all of the right questions. Properly assessing property takes years to master, but our staff has accomplished this feat. We can walk you through the process, put you in touch with mortgage lenders, and of course, help you learn everything you can about the surrounding neighbourhood. Don’t sign your name to a property that you don’t fully understand. Use our knowledge to put you in the house that suits your needs and budget perfectly.