How to buy a house

In a few simple steps.

1. Find someone you want to get a house with
2. Get a job
3. Work out how much you can afford to borrow; either by talking to a mortgage broker / adviser or online.
4. Start looking at houses
5. Talk to more mortgage people and decide on a mortgage
6. Get a mortgage in principle
7. Find a good solicitor
   
8. Find a house you like
   
9. Work out how much its worth and put a bid in
10. If your bid's accepted, instruct your solicitor to do stuff
11. Get a mortgage
12. Sort out building's insurance, life assurance, MPPI, etc.
13. Wait for ages
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