How To Secure A Popular Property In A Busy Property Market

Here’s What To Do To Get Ahead Of Your Competitors And Secure Your Dream Home!

In today’s competitive housing market, it isn’t surprising that those moving home in the Sittingbourne area want to know what they can do to get ahead of their competitors.

Beating other buyers is paramount if you want to secure your dream property in Kent! Our team at Quealy & Co Estate Agents in Sittingbourne love to make dreams come true and we have some expert advice to help you do just that…

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Get Your Finances In Order

When beating all the other interested viewers is crucial, it couldn’t be more important to get your finances in order.

First, you need to have a realistic attitude towards your budget. This is something that often catches prospective purchasers out. It can be so easy to fail to recognise the full scope of the expense of purchasing a property.

The costs rapidly mount up so make sure that you’re well-prepared for the financial side of your purchase. Make a list in advance of all the costs you can expect to pay during the process of buying a property in Kent so that you can factor them into your budget.

Once you’ve done this, it’s time to get your mortgage in principle. While you don’t legally need to obtain one before putting an offer on a house, it will certainly bring you some benefits. For a start, it shows sellers you’re in the position to buy and have passed all the basic checks. It also shows that you’re a serious buyer, putting you ahead of others who haven’t yet taken this step.

The third financial aspect to get in place is the largest possible deposit. Purchasers who have more significant deposits will have a better chance of lenders offering them the mortgage required.

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Taking Speedy Action

Once you’re in a financial position to buy, you need to be ready to move as quickly as possible to beat your competitors. Register with local estate agents and set up alerts with the property portals like Zoopla and Rightmove so that you’ll be aware as soon as a property matching your chosen criteria is listed.

Being as flexible as you can when arranging viewings is an excellent way to get ahead of other buyers. Be available on evenings and weekdays, and you’ll have a better chance of securing your home before another buyer gets in first! Also, make the effort to complete any documentation and return it immediately.

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Make Your Offer Quickly

Many buyers underestimate how powerful a first offer can be in today’s busy market. Often, sellers will accept the first offer they receive, depending on their circumstances. It makes sense, then, to make that first offer before anyone else.

That said, it’s essential that your offer is realistic. Busy markets and low offers don’t go well together. Make sure you’ve researched similar property prices to be taken seriously.

Working with a highly experienced estate agent in Kent like Quealy & Co in Sittingbourne is the best way to navigate the busy market.

Thanks to our extensive knowledge of the Sittingbourne, Sheerness, Minster, Faversham, Canterbury, Rainham, Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester and Maidstone property markets, we can give you all the guidance and advice you need during viewings and negotiations so that you can live in your dream home sooner than you imagined.

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Want more tips about buying a property?

We would be delighted to share our tips on everything to do with moving home in Kent! Get in touch today on 01795 429836 or email hello@quealy.co.uk to ask any questions you may have about buying a home in Kent.