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Before you look

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Prepare a budget
Understand your financial situation and how much you can afford to pay.

Save a deposit
Paying a deposit is the first step to securing a property.

Decide what you want
Work out what you really need in your new home and what you can live without.

Research the market
Check recent sale prices in the area, research expected future economic trends and find out if you are eligible for any grants such as the First Home Owner´s Grant.

Know the costs
The kind of costs you can expect before, during and after your buy your home.

Appoint a solicitor
We recommend getting legal advice from a solicitor to help you through your property purchase.

Last reviewed 22/11/2011

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