This is one of our most popular episodes of previous seasons - the First-time buyer Special! Here's the first part of our recording with property experts Tzana Webster (Head of Estate Agency, Ralph Sayer) and Aileen Venables (Parter, Harper McLeod) where Paul & Megan find out everything first-time buyers need to know about buying property in the current local market.
Watch our First-timer Club to learn about the home buying process: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5a0g5ma7LrlGitnnJuaqHd7zml_rk-vB
Read our First-time buyer advice: https://espc.com/advice/first-time-buyers
Find an ESPC solicitor: https://espc.com/find-an-agent
CHAPTERS:
0:00-1:15 Introduction
1:15-4:06 Biggest challenges facing first-time buyers
4:06-8:00 Shifts in buyer behavious
8:00-11:46 Fixer uppers are a lot less popular
11:46-13:25 How early should you contact a solicitor?
13:25-16:31 How can a solicitor help you in the buying process
16:31-17:20 Find out how much you can afford
17:20-18:36 You can't view again after your offer is accepted
18:36-21:40 How many times should you view a property?
21:40-28:38 What is a fair offer?
28:38-30:10 The top offers at closing dates don't always win
30:10-31:38 Why your offer isn't getting accepted
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