kz
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Registered: 9th Aug 02
Location: Southend, Essex Drives: Mini Cooper S
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Been wanting to get off the starting block with the missus for a while now but she was on minimum wage so it was hard... she's just got a new job which is a £10,000 pay rise for her! So after 3 months (I believe that's what most places want to see?) we're finally going to make the search begin.
I've heard many conflicting stories about how to go about doing things... I'm sure there's people on here that have tried different methods so I wondered if you could offer some advice.
a) Go into bank and get a AIP
b) Do a AIP online
c) Have a meeting with an independent advisor and do everything they recommend
Also, I know everyone's situation is different... but a quick check on HSBC's calculator recommends we can look for property's up to the value of £250,000. I'm telling the missus that out original aim of £175,000 really isn't going to be stretching ourselves, but she's very cautious and wants to spend as little as possible (something I don't agree with, I think it's better to get the best you can afford within reason!) did any of you guys struggle with payments?
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kz
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Registered: 9th Aug 02
Location: Southend, Essex Drives: Mini Cooper S
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Funnily enough Nationwide are the only people we've previously approached, purely on recommendations. However the lady I spoke to came over completely arrogant and tbh quite condescending... it really put me off! However my girlfriend did calm me down and said you can't judge a whole company just on one person. So perhaps I'll try again. I'll have a look at that website tomorrow when I've got a chance, cheers!
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