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Meller Braggins takes great pride in its reputation as North Cheshire and South Manchester’s longest established, most successful independent Estate Agents

First Time Buyer
The most important initial step is to look at a realistic price range into which your first home is likely to fall. This will be dependent on a number of factors:

• How much are you able to fund from your own resources in terms of an deposit
• How much money can you afford to borrow from a mortgage lender (and are you able to provide the proof of income which will be required to secure this sum)
• The type of property you are most interested in, i.e. new build home, well established older property, detached, semi, apartment etc.
• The location which will best suit your needs, particularly keeping in mind your place of work and the daily cost of commuting.

When you are satisfied that you have the answer to these questions (or know where to find them) then the search can begin.

Meller Braggins can help in reducing much of the stress experienced by being a first time buyer. Our Independent Financial Advisers use state-of-the-art technology to find the mortgage that exactly suits your needs and we will be able to recommend you to a solicitor or legal representative to act on your behalf.

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Quick Guide to Buying
Buying a property is one the largest single financial investment you can make, and ensuring that the process of purchasing a home runs as smoothly as possible is an important aspect of the Meller Braggins service.

Meller Braggins are able to carry out surveys and market appraisals for a variety of purposes, including banks, building societies and insurance companies. We can advise on rating and tax related matters and will be pleased to act on your behalf in negotiating the purchase of the property if you wish.

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Quick Guide to Selling
Selling a property can often be a complex and stressful procedure requiring an understanding of the process and the experience to avoid the many pitfalls that await the unwary vendor.

One of our market appraisal team members will visit your home and advise on process of selling your home. They will discuss how Meller Braggins market your property for sale, where the property will be marketed and the price you might expect to achieve. We ensure that you are kept up to date every step of the way and that the costs involved with the sale process discussed with you before the sales operation begins.

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Quick Guide to Renting
We offer a comprehensive service in the renting and management of all residential property across Knutsford, Altrincham and Wilmslow, Cheshire. Our knowledge and experience of the property market enables us to advise you on how to obtain the maximum benefit from the letting of your property.

Meller Braggins offer a wide range of properties within the North West, from a flat rental to a semi-detached rental and our sales team will fit properties to your specific requirements.

Becoming a Tenant of property with Meller Braggins we will use the deposit management referencing and credit checks to tenancy agreements and on-going property maintenance for all our property rentals.

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Buying at Auction
You must ensure that you have made adequate financial arrangements in advance to enable you to bid for the property in which you are interested.

This may take the form of a mortgage offer or bank loan and will involve contacting a lending institution to discuss your financial requirements.

If your bid is successful you will be asked to pay an immediate deposit in the sale room equal to 10% of the purchase price, with the balance due some four weeks after the date of the auction. You will also be required to sign a legally binding contract at the sale.

Properties are normally on view for several weeks prior to auction and you can obtain information on viewing arrangements by contacting us.

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Selling at Auction
The first decision you must make is whether or not your property is a suitable subject for sale by a Meller Braggins auction. One of our experienced valuers would inspect your property and advise you accordingly and go through a selling at auction process.

If you decide to proceed, the cost of selling by auction will be fully outlined and all charges carefully itemised. You will be advised of the sale date and the stage at which advertising and marketing will commence, in addition to arrangements for viewing. Closer to the sale date a reserve price will be agreed with you when the general level of interest is known.

Throughout the auction process with Meller Braggins our team of experts keep you fully informed of progress, you will find especially useful if you are not occupying the property that is to be sold.

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