Register With Archers
	To do this you can call us, visit one of our offices or register here. The more information you give us about the type of property you are looking for, the more accurately we can help find the right property for you.
The Search Begins
	With a clear understanding of your requirements, we will access all properties that match your criteria. Full details of this selection will be sent to you. These can also be printed from this website. However, in order to secure a property, we recommend an early viewing.
The Mortgage
	It is advisable to get a mortgage agreed in principle as early as possible, as this will speed up your mortgage application. Our recommended broker has access to every mortgage on the market. To make an appointment with our broker please call us or visit our office.
Viewings
	We can conduct appointments at any time that suit's you, including weekday evenings and all day on Saturday and Sundays.
Making An Offer
	Once you have identified a suitable property, we will put your offer forward to the seller both verbally and in the form of an offer letter. Any offer is subject to a contract being signed and at this stage, there are no legal obligations for the buyer to buy, or for the seller to sell, until the contract is signed.
Legal
	A solicitor will be required to handle the legal paperwork involved (conveyance). It is preferable to use a solicitor who knows the area that you are moving to and specializes in conveyancing. We can recommend a selection who we trust to provide good advice and value.
Sale Agreed
	Once your offer is accepted, you will need to instruct you solicitor to proceed immediately. Always ensure that exchange and completion dates are agreed at this stage. This is also the time to instruct you mortgage broker to proceed with your mortgage application and make arrangements for a survey.
Draft Contract
	This is drawn up by the solicitor of the vendor selling their property and sent to your solicitor, who will raise some preliminary enquiries and make a Land Registry search.
Local Authority Searches
	Your solicitor will submit a local authority search to the local borough council. This will reveal, for example, planning consents granted for the property and other local issues.
Survey
	A survey is carried out by a surveyor on behalf of the mortgage lender to check for any structural problems and they will advise on the value of the property.
Contract Approval
	Once results of the local search and answers to the preliminary enquiries are received, the draft contract is approved by your solicitor, providing there are no further enquiries.
Formal Mortgage Offer
	This document will be sent to your solicitor for your signature. Once signed and returned your mortgage is in place and you are ready to exchange contracts.
Exchange Of Contracts
	Now the contract is signed by the buyer and seller, the deposit, (usually 10% of the purchase price) is either telegraphically transferred or paid by the buyers solicitor bankers draft. The completion date is set at this stage.
Completion
	This is generally set a few days to a few weeks after exchange of contracts, depending on the sellers and your personal requirements. Residual monies (usually 90%) are now transferred from your lawyers to the sellers lawyers account. Congratulations, you are now the legal owner of your new home!