Publisher's Synopsis
- Clearly written advice shows how to avoid potential disasters such as collapsing chains, abortive fees, 'gazundering', 'down-valuations', 'gazumping' and hidden mortgage penalties.
- How to get the best from estate agents, solicitors, surveyors, auctioneers and mortgage brokers; negotiating the lowest fees.
- Selling advice: top tricks to add value to your property; making big savings by selling privately online; negotiation techniques to get the best sale price; selling at auction.
- Buying advice: how to spot bargain properties; how to manage each step of the conveyancing process and avoid stupid mistakes; buying at auction; the inside story on surveys and valuations; mortgage guidance.
- Tips for first time buyers on a budget: all the options including grants, shared equity and shared ownership.
