Buying a home in the south of England is a hard process, so if you are a buyer in this position, follow the tips in this guide to help you get the best bang for your buck possible. These tips include knowing exactly what you are looking for, having great communication with your estate agent, be prepared to spend more than planned, be prepared to compromise and most importantly, don’t lose hope.

Key Takeaways:

• The price of houses in the South of England are much higher than elsewhere – a large house somewhere in the north costs the same amount as an apartment in southern cities.
• This article gives first time home-buyers in the south 8 useful tips and advice to make their experience as hassle & stress free as possible.
• The main points are to know what you want before you start looking, be prepared to spend more than you wanted to and to be prepared to compromise.

“Don’t tell your estate agent your top budget. If it accidentally slips out while they’re doing that weird swirly eye thing, be prepared to not pay a penny under it.”

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