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Buying Checklist


Property Information & Advice > Buying Checklist

Once you've found your dream house and your offer has been accepted, the legal work will have started. While the paperwork is being dealt with by both parties solicitor, you will need to do the following keeping a record of each step.

Use the checklist below to keep track of your property situation. Click here to print this page.

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Enter Date
Offer made  
Offer accepted  
Have the property taken off the market  
Obtain offer letter from mortgage lender  
Obtain client care letter from solicitor outlining costs  
Decide what type of survey is necessary, make arrangements  
Get confirmation of an exchange date  
Make sure arrangement have been made for the deposit to be paid  
Make arrangements for the payment of bills as they come  
Obtain insurance for your new home from the date of exchange  
Confirm a completion date  
Arrange for the collection of keys