Buying A Home

In Goodmayes, Ilford, Redbridge & The Surrounding Areas

Whether you’re looking for a larger home, a quaint flat or a plot of land that is ready for a new build, rely on Everest Estates for guidance. Our estate agents can help you find different properties for sale that meet your needs and qualifications and will help you choose the best option for you and your family. We have extensive knowledge of the communities and properties for sale in Goodmayes, Romford, Barking, Dagenham, Ilford, Redbridge, and surrounding areas, allowing you to feel comfortable that your final choice is the right one.

For more information or for assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact our estate agents today. We proudly serve clients throughout the Essex and East London areas.

The Home Buying Process

We highlight the key stages of the buying process, from registration to completion.

1. Registering with Everest

Whether you us contact directly by phone or email us, our Sales Advisors will need as much information as possible about you and the type of property you are looking for.

The more information we have the better we can help you find your ideal home.

We have excellent local knowledge – so even if you are new to an area we can help point you in the right direction about local schools, transport and the area in general.

Before you begin your search it is important that you are clear on your budget. Check with your financial advisor what size mortgage you are able to obtain, and then with your deposit how much you will be able to afford to pay for your new home. The mortgage market is ever-changing so you must get up-to-date advice. If you are selling a property you will need to take into account the likely sale price of your current home ...read more

Setting the asking price

When you have taken the decision to sell, setting the right asking price is perhaps the most important aspect of marketing your property. But how do you know what the right price is?

The media will regularly carry storeys of how the property market is fairing with reports issued by various organisations including the Halifax, Nationwide, Rightmove and Land Registry. These reports offer a range opinions as each is prepared using different sets of data. While they give an overall indication of the market, they are unlikely to accurately predict the price of your property. It's essential to realise that housing markets are local.

Even within local areas there can be a number of micro markets. Prices can vary significantly from one end of the road to another.

You may have looked on websites to see how other properties in the area are priced. You may have checked to find out how much similar homes on your street sold for. But remember every property is unique. Houses in your road may look the same and appear to offer the same accommodation but each will have its own interior style and features which can significantly affect the demand and therefore the sale price.

Our staff are well versed in local market, they will be able to accurately guide and advice you on the current conditions and demand for property.

If your circumstances allow it can be tempting to price high and see what offers come in. But be careful - an incorrect price at the outset will mean that your home could linger unnecessarily.

Buyers have more knowledge and are able to easily compare prices. They won't even bother to view a property that is blatantly over-priced or has been on the market for some time.

So it's more important than ever to set the right price from the beginning.

When we come to see you to carry out our marketing appraisal, explain your reason for selling and if you are under any time constraints, as this will have a major bearing on our marketing plan and the final asking price.

Given your personal circumstances and the likely demand for the type of property you are selling we will be able to advice on the best marketing strategy for you and give a realistic sale price.

Our advice on price will be carefully based on local market conditions; what else has been sold or is available for sale. We will also give you an indication of the buyers we have that may be interested in your home.

Another important aspect to setting an asking price is knowing what you're prepared to accept - there are two figures to be aware of - the amount that you would like to achieve and the figure that you are prepared to accept.

Having a clear idea of these at the outset will help you to price your home and also make your agents negotiations with buyers more straightforward. You need to be realistic.

Don't put a value on sentimentality - The memories that make the house so valuable to you aren't shared by the buyer. More likely, they are thinking about what they will change about the house!

You will also need to take into account the costs involved with moving such as stamp duty, legal fees and removal costs.

To register either call your local office or register online.

2. Searching for your Ideal Home

Decide on what type of property you need. Make a list of your requirements or features of your new home. Split the list into ‘must haves' and ‘would likes'. It is well known that in most cases you don't buy is not the one you initially set out to buy – there will always be compromises. However we understand that there will be ‘must haves' that can't be compromised on; for some it might be the number of bedrooms, the location, parking or whether there is a downstairs loo. But there will be other features that you can forgo if everything else about the property is 'just right'

Once we have a clear picture of your requirements we will then recommend properties that match your criteria. If there is nothing immediately suitable, we will keep a look out and alert you as soon as a suitable property becomes available. We will also keep you appraised of alternative options that could suit you as well.

We always urge you view as soon as possible as the best properties always move quickly.

3. Viewing Properties

When you see a property you like the look of, contact us to arrange a viewing.

Wherever possible we will hold keys so are able to organise viewings at times convenient to you. However in some cases a time will need to be agreed with the current owners. If you can, be flexible and have a few different times available.

The weekends are always busy times for property viewings and it's likely that if a property is getting a lot of interest from buyers, we may arrange to hold an ‘Open house'. In such cases you will be given a time slot to come and view the property.

Spending even a few minutes viewing a property will give you much more of an idea if the property is right for you and provide you with extra insight which the property details and video won't fully do.

4. Making an Offer

When you have seen the right property, again don't delay in letting us know of your interest. A popular property will receive a great deal of interest, and if you delay making an offer you may lose out.

We will ask that you put your offer in writing, confirming your position and financial details. We will ask you to speak to our independent financial advisor. This will help us validate your position so we can speak to our vendor client about your offer with confidence and certainty. (Please note you are under no obligation whatsoever to speak with our independent financial advisor – your offer will be put forward without any bias. All we ask is that the more information we can give our vendor client the better chance an offer will be accepted).

Offer are subject to contracts being signed and exchanged. Until such time as exchange takes place there are no legal obligation to proceed on either side.

5. Sale Agreed

When the offer is accepted, we will write to all parties giving details of transaction. This will put the two sides' solicitors in touch to begin the legal work.

You will need to begin your mortgage application and make arrangements for a survey.

6. Conveyancing

A solicitor or conveyancer will need to handle the legal paperwork, and liaise with the vendor's solicitor. We have access to a panel of local solicitors and conveyancers who we can recommend. Please also bear in mind that if you are raising a mortgage to buy, the mortgage company will require you to instruct a recognised solicitor/conveyancer, so before you go any further check your legal representative is able to work with the lender.

7. Survey & Valuation

Your mortgage lender will require for a survey to be carried to identify any issues that may affect the property that may affect the lenders position. They will also provide the lender with their opinion of the value. This is a valuation survey carried out on the lenders behalf to ensure the money they are lending you is safe. If you require a more detailed report such as a home buyers report, this will need to be instructed at this time.

8. Contracts

Your solicitor/conveyancer will carry out searches with the local authority to check the properties status and title. If the property is leasehold they will contact the managing agents for service charge and ground rent account. They will also check there are no outstanding costs or any planned works you are not aware of.

Once they are happy with the results of their enquiries, the seller's solicitor and your solicitor/conveyancer will draw up and agree the draft contract. You will be sent a report explaining the details of the contract and any ongoing obligations you are entering into. If you are satisfied you will be asked to sign the contract and pay the agreed deposit.

9. Formal Mortgage Offer

The mortgage offer will be sent to your solicitor for you to sign. Once signed and returned, the mortgage is in place and you are ready to exchange contracts.

10. Exchange of Contracts

The contract is signed by both the buyer and the seller and the deposit is paid. The transaction is now legally binding and the completion date, when you are able to move in, is set.

11. Completion

Following exchange of contracts your solicitor/conveyancer will carry out final checks ready for completion. On completion day the balance of money paid over. Once the seller’s solicitor confirms the money is in their account the keys can be handed over and you are now the legal owner of your new home!

Contact Our Estate Agents for Properties for Sales in Romford, Goodmayes, Ilford & The Surrounding Areas

At Everest Estates, we have years of experience in assisting buyers with property sales across Redbridge, Ilford, Goodmayes, Romford, Dagenham, and Barking, Essex areas, as well as the Newham, East London region. No matter your needs, we will help you find the right property to fit your needs and budget. Trust our experienced team when you’re looking for properties for sale. While we specialise in property sales, our letting agents also offer property management services. From guaranteed rent and property lettings to property sales, our estate agents will guide you through the process. Contact us to learn more!

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