We will accompany all viewings unless we are instructed not to do so. We will meet you at the property you are wanting to view to ensure any questions you have are answered immediately and provide you with advice when required. Our opening hours are 08:00-18:00 Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:30 on Saturdays and 10:00-16:00 on Sundays, so we are flexible for viewings that suit you.

An agreement in principle (AIP) will provisionally inform you on how much you are entitled to borrow.

The agreement in principle can be arranged with our mortgage advisor, all of our offices have a financial advisor with plenty of experience, making the process as relaxed as possible for you. Get in touch with your local office to find out more.

You will be in a strong position if you’ve established proof of finance at the earliest stage possible, when you make an offer you will have proof to the both the agent and seller of your AIP.

It is worth knowing that a agreement in principle gives no guarantees as they are subject to survey and your application will still be need to meet the necessary credit and lender requirements.

At Miles & Barr we recommend you use our chosen firm of local solicitors. They have expert knowledge and experience in our areas of operation. Providing you choose to use our recommended solicitors, we will instruct them when you have an offer agreed. Giving you one less thing to think about.

When a sale has been agreed a conveyancing solicitor will be required to deal with the legal proceedings. It is essential that the chosen solicitor is trustworthy, another reason why we strongly advise you choosing our recommended firm. When the solicitor's details have been received from both parties the sale is confirmed in writing. Miles & Barr will keep you updated throughout the entire process.

Four to 12 weeks is an average timespan for the exchange of contracts but there are factors that make it impossible to say exactly how long it will take. Miles & Barr aim to match your timespan with the prospective seller. Instructing the solicitor and mortgage provider at the earliest time possible can speed up the process.