Buying your home

Buying a home - step by step guide

A guide to the things you should do before you set out to buy your home

Use our guide to find out about new areas before you move house

Some practical points to help you plan and prepare for the process of buying a home.

Where to get help if you are having difficulty getting on the property ladder

How you can get details of property and land ownership from the various registries within Land & Property Services

How to choose and work with an estate agent when buying a house

Information and advice on what to look out for when viewing a property you are thinking of buying

Find out about the legal process and how to find a solicitor

Find out what is involved and where to find a qualified surveyor

Things to consider when buying a newly built home

Find out about Energy Performance Certificates and what they mean to you

If you’re thinking of buying a property abroad, there are things to consider