The first-time buyer’s checklist

Buying your first home is a series of manageable steps, not one giant leap. Start by working out what you can borrow and what you can comfortably repay, a mortgage in principle gives you a realistic budget.

Set up a saved search on Bybricks for your area and price range so new homes come to you. Save the ones you like, and don’t be shy about messaging sellers with questions, that’s what the platform is for.

When you find the one, view it more than once, at different times of day. Check the material information: tenure, EPC, council tax band. Then it’s offer, survey, conveyancing, and completion, each with its own rhythm.