The Journey

Something that banks, estate agents and solicitors never tell you:

Buying your first home is actually really, hard, work.

For some it’s one of the most stressful experiences of their lives. A bad experience on your first attempt can mean you can end up putting off any later move, which can have a big impact on life goals.

Home buying is a skill. It’s something that needs refining and practice.

When you make the decision to buy, the stages can feel very rushed after. You don’t always have enough time to get familiar with the path ahead. Before long you’re being asked to sign off mortgages, read surveys and pay deposits.

But it doesn’t have to be this way

We created Home Buying Tips to provide high quality resources for all first time buyers.

Some buyers admit they don’t feel in control of the buying process and were trying to get by using a ‘learn by doing’ method.

Other buyers wanted to strengthen their skills before starting the house hunt. These people are not there yet, but they want to be ready when their finances allow them to.

Most of the home buying guides online are written by larger businesses who try to push you a service (e.g. estate agents) or sell you a product (e.g. a bank, mortgage broker or even a house builder). These commercial interests don’t give you the full picture – they just want you to sign on the dotted line.

Sometimes it’s helpful to have a straight forward, informative guide.

That’s where this website comes in. Here you’ll find a range of useful tips designed to give you the right amount of detail and help you move forward on your property search.

We focus specifically on first time buyers, ensuring you are getting the right information and none of the irrelevant stuff.

Enjoy!