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Ross McKenzie
Feb 62 min read
Utilising Open Moove's Document Storage Solution
Keep your important home documents safe in one place post completion Buying a home involves a lot  of paperwork! Legal documents,...
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Ross McKenzie
Feb 62 min read
Moving in to your new home...
Congratulations! You’ve officially bought your new home  🎉 Completion day is here - the moment you’ve been waiting for! Your solicitor...
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Ross McKenzie
Feb 62 min read
Signing your contract
Why signing your contract promptly is crucial Signing your contract is one of the final steps before exchanging contracts and securing...
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Ross McKenzie
Feb 62 min read
Preparing for a smooth moove
Organising removals, utilities, and home insurance before moving day With completion day approaching, now is the time to get organised....
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Ross McKenzie
Feb 62 min read
What completion day might look like for a buyer...
What happens on completion day, and what should you expect? Completion day is the final and most exciting stage of your home buying...
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Ross McKenzie
Feb 62 min read
Received your mortgage offer?
What does it mean, and what happens next? After weeks of submitting documents and waiting for approvals, receiving your mortgage offer...
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Ross McKenzie
Feb 62 min read
Understanding enquiries as a purchaser
What are enquiries, and why do they matter? Once your conveyancer has received the draft contract, property searches, and mortgage...
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Ross McKenzie
Feb 62 min read
To survey, or not to survey
Mortgage valuations and independent surveys - What’s the difference, and do you need both? Once your mortgage application is submitted,...
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Ross McKenzie
Feb 62 min read
Submitting your financial documents
Why you need to submit financial documents in good time Once your offer has been accepted, your mortgage lender and conveyancer will...
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Ross McKenzie
Feb 62 min read
Your draft contract
What is a draft contract and what happens next? Once your offer has been accepted and your conveyancer has been instructed, the seller’s...
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Ross McKenzie
Feb 62 min read
It's time to purchase your searches!
Why searches matter and how to avoid unnecessary delays Once your offer has been accepted, one of the first legal steps is to arrange...
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Ross McKenzie
Feb 62 min read
You've had an offer accepted - what next?
What happens next and why chain transparency matters Now that your offer has been tied up, the estate agent has issued a memorandum of...
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Ross McKenzie
Feb 63 min read
Making an offer
How to confidently make an offer on a property You’ve found a property you love, now it’s time to make an offer. But how do you know what...
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Ross McKenzie
Feb 62 min read
Attending property viewings
How to make the most of every property viewing Viewing a property is one of the most exciting stages of the home buying journey. But it’s...
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Ross McKenzie
Feb 63 min read
Registering with local Estate Agents
Register with your local, reputable estate agents to help them understand your needs and wants on your property search How to register...
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Ross McKenzie
Feb 62 min read
Instructing a Conveyancer
Why you should instruct a conveyancer before you find a property Many buyers make the mistake of waiting until they’ve had an offer...
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Ross McKenzie
Feb 62 min read
Getting an Agreement/Decision in Principle (AIP/DIP)
Why securing an Agreement in Principle is a crucial step Before you start making offers on properties, it’s essential to know what you...
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Ross McKenzie
Feb 62 min read
Getting to know you...
When selling or buying a home, your team of professionals must follow a strict compliance framework. Let's get this process underway for...
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Ross McKenzie
Feb 63 min read
Understanding home buying finances
Understanding deposit requirements and financial literacy as a buyer Getting your finances in order before buying a home Buying a home is...
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Ross McKenzie
Feb 62 min read
Finding the right place to call home
It's vital to research the area, market and property styles in the locations you're considering to purchase within. Choosing where to...
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