Buyers Guides
With so much to remember, it can be hard to keep tabs on all the important considerations that go into buying a new home – especially if you’re a first-time buyer.
No matter what stage you’re at in the buying process, or how many times you have done it before, our handy checklist can help keep you on track to getting the keys to your new front door.
Click each stage to view the important checklist:
Getting started
Draw up ‘would like’ and ‘really need’ lists to help you prioritise
Work out your budget for your new home and costs of moving
Get a ‘mortgage in principle’ agreement and investigate any first-time buyer schemes that could help you
Searching for the perfect home
Once you’ve chosen a home and paid your reservation fee, we’ll reserve the property for you. This fee is deducted from the balance you pay when you move in.
Depending on the stage of the build, you’ll be invited to look around your new home with the site manager and ask any questions about the property.
Our sales team will explain the role of the NHBC and the advantages of the NHBC Buildmark insurance and warranty.
‘A quick introduction to NHBC Buildmark' brochure
'Welcome to NHBC warranty and insurance'
Getting the most from each viewing
If you need a mortgage, but haven’t yet arranged your finances, don’t worry you can still reserve your new Kinsted home but should then act quickly. If it helps, our sales advisors can put you in touch with an independent financial advisor who can check with a wide range of lenders offering numerous different products to find you the most suitable mortgage deal for your situation.
Information and advice to help you make the move
Buying a new home is always a big step and with so much information out there, the property market can feel overwhelming. To help you make informed choices, we’ve pulled together all the key information you need to know when buying a new home. And remember, our experienced sales advisors are here to guide you through every step of the home buying process and keep you informed of progress.