Which? Way to Buy, Sell and Move House (Which? Consumer Guides)
Alison Barr, Richard Barr Paperback 320 pages (April 29, 2004)Buying and selling houses is always stressful, and mishaps can be time-consuming as well as expensive. This best-selling guide puts you in control, explaining each stage of the process to help you steer clear of problems and reduce upheaval. Newly updated to include changes brought about by the Land Registration Act 2002, the book explains all the legal, financial and practical considerations you need to know. Among the topics covered are deciding on the best property for your needs, the legal process, from exchange of contracts to completion, mortgage options, getting the best from solicitors, estate agents and other professionals, selling without an estate agent, using the Internet to buy and sell your home, what to expect if you buy a new home, how to present your home to buyers in the best light, valuations, surveys and doing up a property, how to calculate moving expenses and cut costs and organising and surviving the move. A glossary explains many of the legal and financial terms you are likely to come across.