This guide will ensure that you do the right things at the right time when buying a home in the UK. Tap on a step to review more details.

- Check your credit history
- Work out what you can afford
- Get a mortgage adviser
- Get a mortgage in principle
- Find your dream home
- Prepare to offer
- Make your offer
- Appoint solicitors
- Confirm the terms of sale
- Complete your mortgage application
- Arrange a home inspection (building survey)
- Sign the mortgage offer
- Get your protection insurance in order
- Exchange contracts
- Complete the sale