Home. It’s the most important purchase you’ll ever make. Learning the process of how to buy a house can be challenging. To choose wisely, it is crucial to rely on an experienced real estate agency to guide you through the process and make sure everything goes smoothly and trouble-free.

There are few things more potent than the feeling of home. Buying a new house is a thrilling experience, whether it’s your first house or your third. But it can also be a stressful one if you have not done your homework. Fortunately, one can find a number of very experienced estate agents with the knowledge needed to help you find your dream house.

The agent can confidently guide you through the process and arm you with the information you need to be a shrewd, well-informed buyer. So take a moment to browse through the local property websites for home-buying advice and discover why choosing the right agent is the safest path to getting the keys in your hand with the least amount of worry.

Preparation is key when buying a house. From down payments to mortgage prequalification to understanding the type of house that will meet your needs and satisfy your wants, an experienced agent can help you make sure you have your financial ducks in a row and your expectations grounded in reality when preparing to buy a house.

Buying a new house is a thrilling experience

Shopping for a new home can be like a safari hunt. But to bag that trophy house you have always been dreaming of, you will want to understand what it is you are looking for. Location? Traditional or modern? How many bedrooms? Do you want a pool? How is the area? You’ll face these and many other questions as a prospective homebuyer when you are house hunting for your perfect home.

Nobody can give you better advice and help you understand what fits your taste, your budget and your lifestyle better than an agent backed by the experience of the agency he is representing. Make the most out of it and make the house hunt as fun as possible.

So you have found the perfect house! It’s in a very good area, it ticks all the boxes and the price fits your budget. Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure no important details go unnoticed.

Who can you turn to, to guide you through the logistical and emotional challenges of buying a house? That’s right, your trusted agent. Your agent will sweat every last detail to make sure you are in a great position when you are ready to sign the papers.

There are several benefits to getting a property survey before buying your first home. When buying a home, the last thing you want is a surprise. Most people worry about leaky roofs or rusty boilers. But there may be property issues that can come to light and cost you a lot of money if you are not careful.

One way to avoid getting in over your head is to get the property inspected by an architect before you buy. It is the perfect way to ensure you know exactly what you are getting, so there are no surprises.A property survey begins with defining the boundaries of the property. This clarifies the size of the property, and where the property begins and ends.

An updated house survey is also important for legal reasons. A survey will give you the confidence that the property complies with current local regulations. It can also highlight any potential discrepancies or boundary infringements. This can help you avoid any misunderstandings in the future with your new neighbours.

Gareth Agius is branch manager at Coldwell Banker Paramount Realty. For more information call 2339 2450 or e-mail gagius@cb.com.mt.