Buyer tools
First-time buyer checklist
Work through the key steps, save your progress, and see what still needs doing.
How to use this checklist
Start anywhere and build from there
You do not need to do everything in order. Tick off what you have already done, use the checklist to spot gaps, and come back to it as your plans become clearer.
- • Mark off the steps you have already sorted
- • Focus on the next few things that matter most
- • Use the calculators and guides when you need more detail
Your progress
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Money
Mortgage readiness
Buying costs
Planning
Next step
Start planning your budget
Once you know which steps are done, use the deposit calculator to work out your savings target and what you may need next.