Buying and Selling a Home For Dummies

Introduction 1

Part I: So You Want to Buy Your First Home? 7

Chapter 1: Why Getting Your Foot on the Property Ladder Is a Smart Move 9

Chapter 2: Deciding Whether You Can Afford to Buy and Getting the Timing Right 17

Chapter 3: Determining What You Want 25

Chapter 4: Dealing with Estate Agents 33

Part II: Finding the Right Property 41

Chapter 5: Handling Viewings 43

Chapter 6: Looks Are Everything...