About home-buying
This information is a basic overview of the steps involved in buying and owning a home. A full printable version is also available below.
Most people gain a great deal of satisfaction from becoming a home-owner. But owning a home also brings new financial responsibilities, and you need to think about these. This guide will help you through the various steps and the points you need to consider. But do remember that the main reason for buying should be to have a secure home to live in, not to make a short-term investment.
The CML is not able to give individual consumer advice, but our useful links section will help you identify other useful information from various relevant organisations.
