Getting Prepared To Buy
If you are a first-time buyer getting prepared to buy your first home can be a daunting and scary process. In this course we help you complete the four most important stages you need to feel prepared and ready to buy.
This course has been broken down into the four modules below so that you can feel confident.
Module 1 - Helps you build up your knowledge so you know what to expect. It explains the house buying process and gives you a clear plan on your first steps.
Module 2 - Makes sure you know where you stand. We help you check how much you can borrow. We also explain ways to increase your deposit and more about the help to buy schemes.
Module 3 - Teaches you how a mortgage works and what to look out for. Before going into the 3 main ways to get a mortgage and how you can get more support.
Module 4 - We highlight some of the common questions first-time buyers have when figuring out what to buy. And in the final lessons we teach you how to carry out your viewings and the questions you should be asking to avoid first-time buyer regrets.
Each module is made up of small lessons so you can complete things at your own pace and in your own time.
The lessons also have carefully designed exercises which help you move forward so you feel like you are making progress and getting better prepared.
Every lesson comes with a resources section with the best tools and links we could find to aid your research and make it easier for you to take each step.
And there are community discussion boards which you can use to share tips and ask questions if you get stuck.
Introduction
How to use this course
Lesson 1.1 - The house buying process
Lesson 1.1 - Quiz
Lesson 1.2 - Where are you now?
Lesson 1.2 - Check-In
Lesson 1.3 - Why are you buying?
Lesson 1.4 - Getting to know your budget
Module 1 - Check-in
Lesson 2.1 - How are you going to buy?
Lesson 2.2 - Deposit boosting schemes
Lesson 2.3 - Exploring help to buy schemes
Lesson 2.4 - Deciding next steps
Module 2 - Check-in
Lesson 3.1 - Why learning about mortgages matters?
Lesson 3.2 - How mortgages work
Lesson 3.3 - What are the different types of mortgage?
Lesson 3.4 - Getting approved - Your mortgage CV
Lesson 3.5 - The 3 top ways to get a mortgage
[Bonus] Lesson 3.6 - The Mortgage Timeline Explained
Module 3 - Check-in
Lesson 4.1 - Creating your wish list
Lesson 4.2 - How to approach finding the right home
Lesson 4.3 - Pros and Cons of your property choices
Lesson 4.3 - Quiz
Lesson 4.4 - 9 ways to find more properties
How to carry out your viewings the right way
Bonus Lesson 1 - Working out your move costs
Bonus Lesson 2 - The house buying process - Next stage
Bonus Lesson 3 - Getting the most out of estate agents
Disclaimer
Move Engine does not make any guarantees that you will be able to buy a house. This is dependent on your own personal circumstances which is outside our control. The course is designed to help make the process easier for you and fill in your knowledge to help you make better decisions. Ultimately, you are still required to do your own research and if in doubt seek advice form a professional on your situation. The maximum amount Move Engine is liable for is the cost of this course. By joining you agree to these terms.