Buying a home can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also be overwhelming and stressful, especially if you're a first-time buyer. To help make the process smoother and more manageable, there are a few key steps you can take before embarking on your homebuying journey. In this blog, Rettie Financial Services will discuss three important steps to take before buying a property: completing an affordability test, creating a budget, and obtaining an agreement in principle from a mortgage lender.
We'll also introduce you to the Rettie Financial Services Home Buying App, which includes these helpful tools and information to guide you through the process.
Affordability Test
Before you start looking for a property, it's important to determine how much you can afford to borrow. The affordability test on the app considers your income, expenses, and other financial commitments to give you an accurate picture of what you can afford. By using our app, you can easily complete the affordability test and receive a clear understanding of what your budget will allow you to purchase.
Budgeting
Once you know how much you can afford, it's important to create a budget for your home purchase. The Rettie Financial Services Home Buying app includes a budgeting tool that helps you to factor in all the costs associated with buying a property, such as legal fees, stamp duty, and survey costs. By using the app, you can ensure that you are fully prepared for the costs of buying a property.
Agreement in Principle
Before you start viewing properties, it's a good idea to get an agreement in principle from a mortgage lender. This is a document that shows how much a lender would be willing to lend you based on your financial situation. The Rettie Financial Services app includes information on how to obtain an agreement in principle and the benefits of doing so. By using our app, you can easily find a reputable mortgage broker like Rettie Financial Services who can help you secure an agreement in principle.
By using the Rettie Financial Services Home Buying app, you can feel confident that you have all the information you need to make informed decisions at each stage of the homebuying journey. In addition to this, by gaining expert mortgage advice from Rettie Financial Services, you can rest assured that you are getting the right support throughout the process.
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