19/12/2025
New Year, New Home? ๐ ๐๏ธ๐
๐Whether it's your first home or moving to your next, before falling in love with a property, it always pays to be prepared and the best way to do this is to see an independent mortgage adviser (like me).
๐Everyone's circumstances are different and lenders aren't one size fits all, I can navigate you through what can often be a bewildering process.
๐Estate Agents don't usually accept an offer on a property without you having an Agreement in Principle (also known as a Decision in Principle or Mortgage Promise) in place. Once a potential lender has been identified, an Agreement in Principle can be submitted on your behalf. As I am independent, you can use this with any estate agent.
๐Get your documents in order. You'll need ID, proof of address, proof of income (e.g payslips, bank statements, tax returns if you're self employed, benefit statements).
๐Your Deposit. Whether it's through savings, equity from selling an existing property or being gifted by a family member, you'll need evidence of this (the estate agents and solicitors will also need this)
๐Working out your budget. Before going to see the property of your dreams, it makes sense to check that it's affordable and that you're comfortable with the repayments.
๐Got any regular financial commitments? These can affect the amount you borrow, so we'll need to know about these as well.
๐Worried that past mistakes with your credit may affect you? There are lenders that still may be able to consider you! Lenders all have their own criteria, don't be afraid to see whether it's a possibility to own your own home.
๐What if it's not possible to get what you want? Well, it's not necessarily a wasted journey, sometimes identifying the issues means that a plan can be made going forward to fix them so we can reassess again at a future date - always try to look for the positives.
Got any questions? Call 01656 733023 or hit the Whatsapp button in the profile to make an appointment.