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First time buyer mortgage help

cafcwillcafcwill
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Hello fellow lifers

I don't know if this is the right place to get the info I require but seems like a good place to start considering all the House Buying analogies over the years :-)

I'm looking/wanting to buy my first house but absolutely daunted about what I need to do first and how to do it. I have a deposit sorted and a house price region that I can afford (however this is based on my banks online mortgage calculator) but I don't know if it's worth going through a broker to see if I can get a better deal etc. 

Then the question which broker do I go through? I'm based in Stockport so I assume a lot of the brokers you guys might refer will be southern based (or does where they are based matter?)

After all that I also need a rough idea of the other fees cost (broker, solicitors, surveys etc) as this will impact how much my deposit actually is. 

Any help will be appreciated. I just need help deciding which path to go down (along with a gentle push )

Thank you. 

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  • bobmunrobobmunro
    edited July 11
    I would advise getting a quote from your bank and then go see a broker for comparison. Some brokers are local, others are nationwide and they will either charge a fee (£500?) or more commonly no fee as they get their commission from the lender. There could be an arrangement fee as well, very common on fixed rate mortgages.

    Survey costs will vary depending on the nature of the survey. A house condition report will set you back say £400-500 and a full structural survey maybe up to £1500.

    Legal fees including searches c£1,000-£1200
  • golfaddickgolfaddick
    Just PM'd you.
  • Siv_in_NorfolkSiv_in_Norfolk
    I found that when you start viewing properties, every single one of the estate agents does everything they can to get you to sit down with their in-house brokers.

    I advise doing a viewing or two on places you like and working the system to gave the sit down with the broker who will go through all costs and processes ahead of you. You then don't have to use that broker/estate agent but you will have the info you are currently searching. 

    Ideally you want a broker who has access to all lenders. Some are restricted to certain lenders. Your own bank is obviously restricted to....1.
  • red10red10
    Think Bob has nailed it. With surveys you need to be mindfull that they won't lift a carpet or poke about in the loft. Depends what you are buying. Newish build with an NHBC or a bit of a wreck which will need TLC. In my experience surveys showing issues can at least be a lever at getting a price reduction.
  • swords_aliveswords_alive
    Mortgage company instructs what type of survey they will accept do they not?
  • rinarina
    golfaddick said:
    cafcwill said:
    Hello fellow lifers

    I don't know if this is the right place to get the info I require but seems like a good place to start considering all the House Buying analogies over the years :-)

    I'm looking/wanting to buy my first house but absolutely daunted about what I need to do first and how to do it. I have a deposit sorted and a house price region that I can afford (however this is based on my banks online mortgage calculator) but I don't know if it's worth going through a broker to see if I can get a better deal etc. 

    Then the question which broker do I go through? I'm based in Stockport so I assume a lot of the brokers you guys might refer will be southern based (or does where they are based matter?)

    After all that I also need a rough idea of the other fees cost (broker, solicitors, surveys etc) as this will impact how much my deposit actually is. 

    Any help will be appreciated. I just need help deciding which path to go down (along with a gentle push )

    Thank you. 
    I'm a mortgage broker & although living in London I'm only to happy to help.

    PM me. 
    I would highly recommend speaking to Golfie, he was excellent for us
  • red10red10
    swords_alive said:
    Mortgage company instructs what type of survey they will accept do they not?
    I believe it's mainly about the risk of the money they are lending, ie if it all goes tits up will they stand a chance of covering the loan should it default.
  • SX_AddickSX_Addick
    There was a helpful discussion a few years ago that might be worth looking back on.  https://forum.charltonlife.com/discussion/74412/mortgage-broker-a-necessity/p1

    In that discussion Marcus at https://www.remortgage.com/ was recommended. Both my daughters have sought Marcus’ advice and services and both have found him extremely helpful (they’re both going through house moves atm). 

    I’m sure there are other good advisers recommended on this thread though. 
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  • wmcf123wmcf123
    cafcwill said:
    Hello fellow lifers

    I don't know if this is the right place to get the info I require but seems like a good place to start considering all the House Buying analogies over the years :-)

    I'm looking/wanting to buy my first house but absolutely daunted about what I need to do first and how to do it. I have a deposit sorted and a house price region that I can afford (however this is based on my banks online mortgage calculator) but I don't know if it's worth going through a broker to see if I can get a better deal etc. 

    Then the question which broker do I go through? I'm based in Stockport so I assume a lot of the brokers you guys might refer will be southern based (or does where they are based matter?)

    After all that I also need a rough idea of the other fees cost (broker, solicitors, surveys etc) as this will impact how much my deposit actually is. 

    Any help will be appreciated. I just need help deciding which path to go down (along with a gentle push )

    Thank you. 
    Lovely to see people trying to help- good luck with your search .
  • ElfsborgAddickElfsborgAddick
    rina said:
    golfaddick said:
    cafcwill said:
    Hello fellow lifers

    I don't know if this is the right place to get the info I require but seems like a good place to start considering all the House Buying analogies over the years :-)

    I'm looking/wanting to buy my first house but absolutely daunted about what I need to do first and how to do it. I have a deposit sorted and a house price region that I can afford (however this is based on my banks online mortgage calculator) but I don't know if it's worth going through a broker to see if I can get a better deal etc. 

    Then the question which broker do I go through? I'm based in Stockport so I assume a lot of the brokers you guys might refer will be southern based (or does where they are based matter?)

    After all that I also need a rough idea of the other fees cost (broker, solicitors, surveys etc) as this will impact how much my deposit actually is. 

    Any help will be appreciated. I just need help deciding which path to go down (along with a gentle push )

    Thank you. 
    I'm a mortgage broker & although living in London I'm only to happy to help.

    PM me. 
    I would highly recommend speaking to Golfie, he was excellent for us
    I'll second that as well.
  • R0TWR0TW
    edited July 11
    rina said:
    golfaddick said:
    cafcwill said:
    Hello fellow lifers

    I don't know if this is the right place to get the info I require but seems like a good place to start considering all the House Buying analogies over the years :-)

    I'm looking/wanting to buy my first house but absolutely daunted about what I need to do first and how to do it. I have a deposit sorted and a house price region that I can afford (however this is based on my banks online mortgage calculator) but I don't know if it's worth going through a broker to see if I can get a better deal etc. 

    Then the question which broker do I go through? I'm based in Stockport so I assume a lot of the brokers you guys might refer will be southern based (or does where they are based matter?)

    After all that I also need a rough idea of the other fees cost (broker, solicitors, surveys etc) as this will impact how much my deposit actually is. 

    Any help will be appreciated. I just need help deciding which path to go down (along with a gentle push )

    Thank you. 
    I'm a mortgage broker & although living in London I'm only to happy to help.

    PM me. 
    I would highly recommend speaking to Golfie, he was excellent for us
    Yeah, but he’s your dad :-)
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