Call us
01242 697821

Blogs

Keep up to date with the latest news and our guides on all things mortgages. 

Top tips: how to improve your chances of securing your dream home

Property buyers are forced to compete hard in many markets. So, how can you improve your chances of securing your dream home?

Here are five tips to beat out other buyers:

Have a home loan pre-approval in place. Having a mortgage Agreement in Principle from a lender will make you look more attractive in the eyes of estate agents. Positioning you as a serious buyer who can move quickly if their client accepts your bid.

Build good relationships with agents. Estate agents work for vendors, not buyers, so they prioritise their clients' interests. But if you can establish a good working relationship with agents. Even while keeping some of your cards up your sleeve. They might favour your offer over those of other buyers.

Be realistic with your offers. If you're buying via private treaty. Avoid the temptation to begin with a lowball bid. Otherwise, agents will take you less seriously than buyers who make serious offers.

Make an offer before the auction. If you're buying via auction, get ahead of the competition by making an offer before the auction. If your price matches what the agent expects to get at auction. They might tell their vendor to play it safe and accept your offer.

Be flexible around settlement. Tell the agent you're willing to accept different settlement conditions. (Assuming that’s possible). This might include a short or long settlement or a scenario where you let the vendor rent the property for some time before you move in.

Let us take some of the stress out of home purchases. If you need pre-approval, contact us, and we’ll help you secure your dream home!

SPEAK TO AN ADVISER

Related

Debt consolidation - ease the burden of financial outgoings

Debt consolidation - ease the burden of financial outgoings

While we’re not quite at Christmas yet, many of us will have made a big dent in our Christmas shopp...

Read More >
An insurance policy could be more affordable than you think

An insurance policy could be more affordable than you think

Nearly half (44%) of UK workers overestimate the monthly cost of income protection, life cover, and ...

Read More >
How much equity can I release with a lifetime mortgage?

How much equity can I release with a lifetime mortgage?

A lifetime mortgage is a type of equity release. In simple terms, it’s a loan secured against the v...

Read More >
How to use Equity Release to buy a new home

How to use Equity Release to buy a new home

If you’re 55+ and have been eyeing up your dream home but aren't sure how you'll be able to...

Read More >
CASE STUDY: Income Protection - Sharon's story

CASE STUDY: Income Protection - Sharon's story

It can be difficult to see the reasons we may look at Income protection as a necessary expense rathe...

Read More >
Can I get a mortgage if I’m self-employed? Plus other commonly asked employment questions

Can I get a mortgage if I’m self-employed? Plus other commonly asked employment questions

Work habits in the UK continue to evolve and change. And so, the mortgage industry is addressing con...

Read More >

What our clients say...

Latest Blog

Key Changes to Stamp Duty

As of April 1, 2025, significant changes to the UK's Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) have come into effec...
Read More

Here are some tips for managing bills and finances when you don’t have a regular income

Managing money and bills self-employed can feel like a juggling act. Especially since you don't have...
Read More

Look after your health to ensure you are ready to work

Managing money and bills self-employed can feel like a juggling act. Especially since you don't have...
Read More

Is equity release available for the self-employed?

Are you self-employed, retired, or unemployed and looking for equity release? Are you wondering if y...
Read More

Why income protection & critical illness cover are extra important for the self-employed

If you're self-employed in the UK, income protection and critical illness cover are extra critical. ...
Read More

Do you need extra building and content insurance policies in place if you work from home?

Maybe you've spent a bit of time putting together your business. Now everything is going well, you w...
Read More

Can I get a mortgage if I’m self-employed? Plus other commonly asked employment questions

Work habits in the UK continue to evolve and change. And so, the mortgage industry is addressing con...
Read More

Health Insurance and Buying a New Home: Why They Go Hand in Hand

Buying a new home is an exciting milestone but also a significant financial commitment. While health...
Read More

Selling this spring? Top tips to get your house ready for sale!

Firstly, let’s ask, how does your house look from the street? First impressions are so important wh...
Read More

What insurance do you need to buy a home?

Are you buying a home in 2025? You’ve sorted out your finances, found the perfect home to buy, and ...
Read More


Fairview Financial Ltd is an appointed representative of The Right Mortgage Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Fairview Financial Ltd is registered in England and Wales no: 10912424. Registered office: 107 Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1NW.

The guidance and/or advice contained within this website is subject to the UK regulatory regime and is therefore targeted at consumers based in the UK.

@ 2020 by Fairview Financial

Our Fees        

A fee may be charged for mortgage advice. The exact amount will depend on your circumstances.

Our standard fee for mortgages is £395 and this is paid when the mortgage is offered. We charge a fee of £295 First-Time Buyers. Other fees may apply depending on the complexity of the work involved or loan amount. The maximum fee we can charge is £795.

Our standard fee for Equity Release is £895 and this is paid on completion.

We also receive a commission from the lender that will vary depending on the lender, product or other permissible factors. The nature of any commission model will be confirmed to you before you proceed. If we receive a commission, this will not affect the cost payable by you.

THINK CAREFULLY ABOUT SECURING OTHER DEBTS AGAINST YOUR HOME.

YOUR HOME OR PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBTS SECURED ON IT.

BUY TO LET MORTGAGES ARE NOT REGULATED BY THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY.

EQUITY RELEASE: THIS IS A LIFETIME MORTGAGE. TO UNDERSTAND THE FEATURES AND RISKS, PLEASE ASK FOR A PERSONALISED ILLUSTRATION. CHECK THAT THIS MORTGAGE WILL MEET YOUR NEEDS IF YOU WANT TO MOVE OR SELL YOUR HOME OR YOU WANT YOUR FAMILY TO INHERIT IT. IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT, SEEK INDEPENDENT ADVICE.


  • Back to top