Setting Up Home
Whether you are a first-time buyer or a habitual mover, there are always questions to be answered. First, what are the prospects of a mortgage at present? For buyers: do you need a separate survev or will the one the building society does suffice? Should you try to buy privately? Do you really need a solicitor? And the seller: should you save fees by doing your own selling? There's a crack in one of the walls - should you cover it up? Should you redecorate before selling? And no doubt you have troubles of your own.
John Thomas , FRICS, who is an estate agent and chartered surveyor, is in the studio to answer your questions.
Sue MacGregor is in the chair
Produced by the Woman's Hour Unit
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