Our experienced team takes the time to understand your individual requirements and will only introduce you to properties that genuinely match your needs, saving you the time and frustration of viewing unsuitable homes.
We always accompany our prospective purchasers on viewings. This allows us to gain a deeper understanding of your preferences and provide informed guidance throughout your search.
With decades of experience in the Bristol property market, we are committed to making the buying process as smooth and straightforward as possible.
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Purchasing a property is one of the most significant financial decisions you will make, so it is essential to ensure that the property is right for you. Our Buyers’ Guide highlights some of the key considerations to help you navigate the process with confidence.
It's human nature to try to strike a deal, but if you find your ideal home and it seems to be priced correctly, consider offering the full asking price. This means you'll be taken seriously, there won't be any time-wasting and it will lessen the possibility of another party stepping in - or gazumping you.
One in three property chains fall apart. This can happen for numerous reasons, from one party not having their finances in order, to an unpleasant surprise in the survey.
The best way to ensure a chain progresses smoothly is through good communication. Stay in regular contact with your conveyancer and estate agent to make sure everything possible is being done to speed things along.
It can also help to stay flexible. Be prepared to move in with your family or rent as a short-term measure if it means you can keep the chain going.
Gazumping - outbidding rivals at the last minute - is a horror estate agents are powerless to stop (even if they wanted to!). Unless you're lucky enough to live in Scotland where there are laws to protect the buyer. Under the Estate Agency Act, estate agents are obliged to pass on all offers they receive.
There's little you can do to repel a determined bidder, but there are ways to lessen the chance of it happening, or at least reduce the impact if it does:
Stamp Duty (Stamp Duty Land Tax) rates from 23 September 2022
Stamp Duty is charged at different rates depending on the portion of the purchase price that falls into each rate band.
It is important to get this as early as possible as a delay in a Mortgage offer can result in the loss of your purchase. Call us on 0117 949 9000 and we can put you in touch with independent financial advisors.
As a firm of RICS surveyors we able to offer advice on property purchase and carry out the following surveys.
This is a standard RICS survey report designed to give an economical package to house purchasers who require basic information about the property they intend to buy.
It is suitable for modern properties which appear in good order.
The report is not designed for older properties which require more maintenance and repairs
Designed specifically by Maggs & Allen to report on properties in the Bristol area, in particular Victorian properties, to enable clients to make an informed decision about their purchase.
It is based upon more detailed information than is available in a Homebuyers but in a more user-friendly format than a full Building Survey and at less cost.
We like to speak to you where possible to discuss the results of the survey and provide additional advice relevant to your purchase.
The most detailed report available.
It can be carried out on all house types but is aimed at pre 1880 properties which require additional inspection time due to their age and condition.
The report will provide detailed information about the structure and photographs will be included.
The surveyor will also speak to you to discuss the results of the survey.
The Ministry of Housing Communities & Local Government have confirmed the housing market remains open.
All of our departments will be open for business as usual but please be assured that stringent measures are being followed to ensure of the safety of all our clients and staff.
We will continue to offer both physical and virtual valuations and viewings for residential, auction, commercial and lettings as will at our full range of RICS surveys.
If we can be of any assistance please get in touch:
Henleaze: 0117 949 9000
Clifton: 0117 973 4940
