What First Time buyers need to know when seeing Estate Agents

Описание: What should first-time buyers know before speaking to estate agents?

If you’ve ever walked into a viewing and your mind has gone completely blank… this video is for you.

Buying your first property isn’t just about finding something you “like”. It’s about knowing how to compare properties properly, ask the right questions, and position yourself confidently.

In this video I cover:

🏡 Where to start your search (Rightmove, Zoopla & OnTheMarket)
📋 Why you need your own personal property criteria list
🍎 How to compare properties apples with apples (not apples and pears)
📑 The difference between leasehold and freehold
💷 What service charges, ground rent & lease length really mean
🏢 Flat vs apartment vs maisonette – and how costs can differ
📝 Why a viewing checklist changes everything
♠️ Why keeping a poker face helps with negotiation later
💬 The key questions you MUST ask estate agents

One of the biggest mistakes first-time buyers make?

They view properties emotionally instead of strategically.

You need to know:
• What you’re looking for
• How ownership type affects long-term costs
• What additional charges could impact affordability
• How to assess properties consistently
• How to ask questions that make estate agents take you seriously

Asking informed questions doesn’t just give you information — it shifts how you’re perceived. It shows you’ve done your research. It positions you as a serious buyer.

Confidence doesn’t come from knowing everything.
It comes from knowing what to ask.

If you want the full:
✔ Estate Agent Question Framework
✔ Viewing Checklist
✔ Property Comparison Log
✔ Mortgage Adviser Questions
✔ Conveyancer Questions

Comment FTBC for the First-Time Buyer Companion.

Walk in calm.
Walk in prepared.
Walk in like you belong there. 🏡✨