First-time Buyers
For most people, buying a home is the biggest purchase they will ever make. So, it's understandable that the process can be daunting for first-time buyers. There are a lot of factors to consider, from the type of home you want, to the location and the price. With so much to think about, it is important to do your research, whether with a trusted real estate agent or doing your own.
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Who Is Classed As A First-time Buyer?
A first-time buyer is a person who hasn’t owned a property or taken out a mortgage on a property before. This could be an individual or a couple purchasing their first home. The rise in house prices in recent years, has made the average age of a first-time buyer increase year on year.
In 2021, Halifax believed the average age of a first-time mortgage buyer was 32 years old*, with it taking longer for people to save money for deposits and get a foot onto the property ladder. That’s why we know how important it is that when buying your first home you know you’re covered if anything unexpected goes wrong and you feel reassured that you have experts on hand to help you when you need it the most.
Things To Think About As A First-time Buyer
We’ve seen many of our customers buy their first home and we’ve helped them with inspecting and maintaining their boiler, plumbing and drainage, which can be a weight off their minds. Here are our top five things that you will want to think about now that you are ready to move into your first home.
Utility Supplies
Don’t be afraid to shop around to find the best deals for you when it comes to choosing your gas and electric suppliers.
Financial Planning
Take some time to map out your expenses and expenditures each month, to help you to plan and budget.
DIY
We know you’re excited, but only tackle one DIY project at a time, to prevent you feeling overwhelmed.
Your Future
Now you have your new home, it’s a good time to look at other areas of your life and make plans for the future.
How Do I Know My Boiler Is Working Properly?
When you move into your first property you might not know how to check your boiler is working efficiently, and you certainly won’t want to find out it isn’t working on a cold winters night! That’s why we recommend whether you are new to a property or not you have an annual boiler inspection during the warmer months, to make sure your boiler is working and ready for when you need it the most.
Why Choose SES Home Services As Your Home Emergency Service Provider?
As a local company with over 30+ years of fixing heating and plumbing emergencies and installing boilers, you know that you’re in safe hands. All of our heating engineers are Gas Safe registered so you know that whatever the problem that needs fixing they’ll know exactly what to do.
As a customer-focused business we work hard to make sure that we provide the best service for all of our customers, especially those who are more vulnerable. We’ve made it easy to buy and renew policies online and book engineers through our Clik2Fix website meaning you can do it all from the comfort of your own home at the click of a button.
Handy Resources
We’ve used our years of industry expertise and experience to create THE HUB. It’s full of tips, guides, how-to videos and more to make your life easier. For more guidance and help please click here.
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