Author(s): Ian Rock

Home Improvement

Moving house is officially one of life's most stressful experiences. Collapsing chains, abortive fees, gazundering, gazumping and hidden mortgage penalties can all prove ruinously expensive and emotionally devastating. The good news is, whether you're a first-time buyer or an old hand, the Haynes Home Buying & Selling Manual will help you to control each stage of your sale and purchase - cutting stress levels and saving serious money in the process. This truly comprehensive manual is divided into separate parts devoted exclusively to buying and selling property. Conveyancing is explained in full, along with advice on how to get the best from estate agents, solicitors, surveyors, auctioneers and mortgage brokers. Sellers can discover how to make big savings by selling privately online and how to negotiate the best sale price for your property whilst protecting yourself from collapsing chains, down-valuation and identity theft. Buyers can learn how to spot bargain properties, pick the best mortgage deal, and protect yourself from gazumping. We include tips for first time buyers on a budget, and explain all the shared equity and shared ownership options.