A buying agent gives advice on how to make a successful offer on a new home
- First-time buyers’ guide: how to get a foot on the ladder
- Q&A: House price rises and how long to fix a mortgage
Buying your first home is by turns exhilarating and terrifying. Lockdown has made things even more challenging: many urban renters are considering buying somewhere out of town where they can get more home for their money, and at the same time fewer properties are coming to market. While the easing of lockdown restrictions will help, demand is still outstripping supply in many areas – meaning buyers must be on top of their game or risk missing out when they find the home they want.
