Q. Are you an estate agent or property developer?
A. We are neither. We are an independent agent, acting solely on your behalf to find a property or manage your purchase, whether you are buying for investment or resettlement.
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Q. How do you find the properties?
A. We have established links with estate agents throughout the UK. Because we ensure that you are mortgage approved and fully prepared, they often give priority to our clients. In some cases they will accept a lower offer, because they know they are dealing with a professional company with a client who is committed to completing the purchase.
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Q. Why should I pay for a service when I can do it myself?
A. Our fees are calculated on what you could realistically expect to spend doing it yourself. Anyone who has ever tried to look for a house before, will be able to tell you that you can spend months going through papers, looking in estate agents windows at weekends and not find what you are looking for. Time is money, trying to do it yourself is a false economy, finding property is our business. Forces Homes are dedicated to finding you a suitable property, in the shortest possible time, taking away the stress of home buying and travelling expenses.
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Q. What are your fees?
A. Forces Homes operates an all inclusive fixed fee system, which is scaled according to the purchase price of the property and includes the following services:

  • Forces Homes Fee
  • Homebuyers Valuation and Survey
  • Solicitors Conveyancing Fees
  • Solicitors Bank Charges
  • Local Authority Searches
  • Mining Search
  • Land Registry
  • Inland Revenue Transaction Return
  • Telegraphic Transfer Fee

A full list of fees is available in the free information pack.  £500 deposit is payable on returning your application form and is deducted from the total fee on completion.

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Q. Can I use my LSAP (Long Service Advance of Pay Scheme)?

A. Yes, all our agents are familiar with LSAP, just complete the form (we will provide you with the information you require) and hand it into your admin office, once they arrive at Gosport it is in the hands of the solicitor.

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Q. What if I am on an operational tour or posting overseas?

A. Not a problem, providing you have a trusted family member or friend who is prepared to sign the relevant documentation on your behalf, we will organise a power of attorney for you, at no extra cost.

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Q. What happens if after paying the deposit I decide not to go ahead or my circumstances change?
A. We are aware, as a former forces family ourselves, that circumstances do change. Forces Homes has 3 stages to buying a house, it would depend on what stage we had reached; this is explained in our contract and accompanying schedule. We will charge you the minimum for our out of pocket expenses on work already complete. If you wish to delay the process to a later, more convenient time, depending on the situation, we can negotiate to extend the agreement.
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Q. I have left the services/I am TA/Civil Service/UKBC/NAAFI; can I still use your service?
A. Absolutely. Forces Homes looks after anyone, either serving or assisting military personnel, including those who have left.
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Q. I am interested in buying property overseas, can you help?

A. Unfortunately no, our service covers England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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Q. How long does the process take?

A. This can vary enormously, however for planning purposes you should allow at least 3 to 4 months.

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Q. Who do I ask for when I call?
A. You can contact us via the website or telephone us on 0044 (0)1748 821118, ask for Will or Jo.
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