ABSTRACT
The purpose of this chapter is to outline the key stages in the process of buying a house, so that the people know what they need to do if any problems arise. There is a plethora of property search websites the people can use to find a property, including Rightmove, Zoopla, On the Market, and Home. Some homes are sold before they appear online. This is because estate agents have a list of registered buyers on their database. It is worthwhile to keep in touch with estate agents and give them a call on a regular basis so that the people can strengthen the relationship and ensure that they keep them in mind when the next suitable property comes up. The Environment Agency (England and Wales) and Environment Protection Agency’s (Scotland) provide detailed reports on whether and why an area is at risk of flooding.
