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We have created some helpful guides to ensure that buying your new Tilia home is as simple as possible.

With more than 70 years’ experience, Tilia Homes proudly builds quality new-build homes and communities across the country.

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The Tilia Homes Buying Process

Read our step-by-step guide to learn more about what to expect when buying a new build home.

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The Tilia Homes Buying Process

Step one - Determine your budget

Start the process of buying a home by consulting with an independent financial advisor to establish what you can afford. This step will provide you with a clear budget, setting the foundation for your home buying journey.

Step two - Reserve your new home

Once you’ve found the perfect Tilia home, reserve it with the help of a sales executive at your chosen new build development. You will pay a reservation fee, which will be deducted from the final purchase price at completion.

If you decide to cancel within 14 days, Tilia Homes will provide a full refund. We will refund your fee for cancellations made after 14 days, deducting any reasonable costs and expenses incurred.

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Step three - Appoint a legal representative

After reserving your home, promptly instruct a legal representative and provide their details to your sales advisor. Your legal representative will handle all necessary legal work, ensuring they safeguard your interests throughout the process.

Step four - Review contract documents

Your legal representative will receive the draft contract, conveyance plan, and any other essential documents related to your specific plot. They will then thoroughly review these documents to ensure everything is in order.

Step five - Submit your mortgage application

With your affordability established, it’s time to formalise your mortgage application. This application will be specific to the property you’ve reserved. Keep the Tilia Homes sales executive informed as your mortgage application progresses.

Step six – Arrange a property survey

After submitting your application, the next step is to arrange a survey. The surveyor will come out to assess the value of the property you’re purchasing, ensuring that it aligns with your mortgage lender’s requirements.

Step seven - Receive and accept your mortgage offer

Once the survey is complete, your mortgage lender will issue a formal offer. Review this offer carefully, sign it, and return it to your lender. Make sure to keep both your legal representative and onsite sales executive in the loop during this stage.

Step eight – Sign the contract

At this stage of the house buying process, you will review the contract terms, including the details of your deposit payments. Once everything is agreed, sign the contract documents and prepare for the next step.

Step nine - exchange of contracts

Your legal representative will exchange contracts and transfer the deposit to our solicitors. At this stage, both parties are legally committed to the contract terms. Your deposit is protected from exchange to completion by the NHBC Buildmark Cover, which also provides warranty and insurance coverage.

Step ten - Complete your purchase

On the day of completion, the remaining funds will be transferred to us, and you’ll receive the keys to your new Tilia home. Congratulations – you are now the legal owner of your new build home!

And with the purchase complete, you can now move in and start enjoying your beautiful new Tilia home.