Buy your next home with confidence and care

Buy your next home with confidence and care

Buy your next home with confidence and care

Buying

Buying with Davidson Estates

From your first consultation to picking up the keys, we manage your whole property journey — so buying your next home feels straightforward, informed and genuinely enjoyable.

How we help you buy

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Tailored property search

It starts with an in-depth consultation to understand exactly what you’re looking for — location, property type, size, features and budget — followed by personalised guidance based on current market conditions.

02

A single point of contact

We manage the entire journey on your behalf, liaising with solicitors, surveyors, brokers and other agents so everything stays joined up.

03

Sit back and relax

With the logistics handled, you can sit back, relax and let us take the stress out of finding and securing your next home.

Costs to consider

04

Mortgage fees

Arrangement, valuation survey and any associated legal services from your lender or broker.

05

Legal fees

Your solicitor or conveyancer’s fees for preparing contracts and handling the legal side of your purchase.

06

Local authority searches

Searches that flag anything you should know about the property and its surroundings before you commit.

07

Land Registry fees

The cost of registering your ownership of the property with HM Land Registry.

08

Stamp Duty

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) - which is 0% on the first £125,000 of the property price when owning a single property; 2% on the next £125,000; 5% on the next £675,000; 10% on the next £575,000, 12% on the remaining amount (the portion above £1.5 million). You can claim a discount as a first time buyer - 0% up to £300,000, 5% on the portion from £300,001 to £500,000. See gov.uk website for more information.

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Moving & storage

Removals, plus any storage you might need between completion and moving in.

Ways to own a home

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Freehold

You own the property and the land it sits on outright, and are responsible for its maintenance and repairs. Typical for houses.

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Leasehold

You own the property for the length of the lease but not the land. Ground rent and service charges usually apply, and leases can typically be extended after two years.

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Share of Freehold

Residents collectively own the freehold of the building and appoint a managing agent to look after it.

More ways we help

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Buy to Let

Whether you’re a first-time or experienced landlord, we offer investment guidance — including realistic rental estimates and advice on preparing your property to let.

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Can’t visualise it? We’ve got you covered

Struggling to see a property’s potential? Through our partnership with Horton + Harman you can get redesign, refurbishment and decoration guidance — from layout reconfiguration to colour palettes and furnishing. hortonandharman.co.uk

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Thinking of buying in Poole, Bournemouth or the surrounding areas? Let's find your next home.

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FAQs

Questions we often hear

How do I make an offer on a property?

Once you have found a property you would like to purchase, you can submit an offer through us. All offers are presented to the seller promptly, and we will keep you informed throughout the negotiation process.

Do I need a mortgage agreement in principle before viewing properties?

While it is not essential to have an Agreement in Principle before viewing, it can strengthen your position when making an offer and demonstrate to sellers that you are financially prepared to proceed.

What happens after my offer is accepted?

Once your offer has been accepted, we will issue a memorandum of sale to all parties and ask you to instruct a solicitor. The legal and conveyancing process will then begin, including searches, enquiries, and mortgage arrangements where applicable.

How long does the buying process take?

Every transaction is different, but a typical property purchase can take anywhere from 8 to 16 weeks from offer acceptance to completion. Timescales can vary depending on factors such as the length of the chain, mortgage approvals, and legal enquiries.

What costs should I budget for when buying a property?

In addition to the purchase price, buyers should budget for costs such as solicitor or conveyancing fees, mortgage arrangement fees (if applicable), survey costs, removal expenses, and Stamp Duty Land Tax where payable.

FAQs

Questions we often hear

How do I make an offer on a property?

Once you have found a property you would like to purchase, you can submit an offer through us. All offers are presented to the seller promptly, and we will keep you informed throughout the negotiation process.

Do I need a mortgage agreement in principle before viewing properties?

While it is not essential to have an Agreement in Principle before viewing, it can strengthen your position when making an offer and demonstrate to sellers that you are financially prepared to proceed.

What happens after my offer is accepted?

Once your offer has been accepted, we will issue a memorandum of sale to all parties and ask you to instruct a solicitor. The legal and conveyancing process will then begin, including searches, enquiries, and mortgage arrangements where applicable.

How long does the buying process take?

Every transaction is different, but a typical property purchase can take anywhere from 8 to 16 weeks from offer acceptance to completion. Timescales can vary depending on factors such as the length of the chain, mortgage approvals, and legal enquiries.

What costs should I budget for when buying a property?

In addition to the purchase price, buyers should budget for costs such as solicitor or conveyancing fees, mortgage arrangement fees (if applicable), survey costs, removal expenses, and Stamp Duty Land Tax where payable.

FAQs

Questions we often hear

How do I make an offer on a property?

Once you have found a property you would like to purchase, you can submit an offer through us. All offers are presented to the seller promptly, and we will keep you informed throughout the negotiation process.

Do I need a mortgage agreement in principle before viewing properties?

While it is not essential to have an Agreement in Principle before viewing, it can strengthen your position when making an offer and demonstrate to sellers that you are financially prepared to proceed.

What happens after my offer is accepted?

Once your offer has been accepted, we will issue a memorandum of sale to all parties and ask you to instruct a solicitor. The legal and conveyancing process will then begin, including searches, enquiries, and mortgage arrangements where applicable.

How long does the buying process take?

Every transaction is different, but a typical property purchase can take anywhere from 8 to 16 weeks from offer acceptance to completion. Timescales can vary depending on factors such as the length of the chain, mortgage approvals, and legal enquiries.

What costs should I budget for when buying a property?

In addition to the purchase price, buyers should budget for costs such as solicitor or conveyancing fees, mortgage arrangement fees (if applicable), survey costs, removal expenses, and Stamp Duty Land Tax where payable.