The Buying Journey

Reserving a property

• Fees and Forms: To reserve a property, you pay your reservation fee and complete a reservation form. The house is then taken off the market.
• Setting a date: Our sales advisor gives you all the detailed property information and advises you on what you need to arrange with your solicitor and mortgage provider. There is usually six weeks before exchanging contracts when you'll need your deposit and a formal mortgage offer.
• Make your home your own: If your property has not yet got the roof on, you can choose options and upgrades from our Select range such as kitchen units or bathroom tiling.

The Completion Date

• Becoming a Bovis Home owner: On the agreed completion date, the final legal documents are arranged by your solicitor.
• Paying the balance of the money: The solicitor also arranges payment of the remaining money from your mortgage provider. Your dream Bovis Home is all yours! Completion date is usually also moving day but you will be advised on this.

Who’s involved in your house purchase?

• An independent mortgage adviser: To arrange your mortgage deal and liaise with your solicitor. We can refer you to an independent mortgage broker if required.
• A solicitor or conveyancer: To arrange all the legal paperwork including local authority searches. Bovis Homes can refer you to a solicitor or you can appoint your own.
• The Bovis Sales Team: To explain what is required from you as well and to keep you up to date on your house progress.

Details of your mortgage advisor and solicitor are registered on your online account so communication is as easy as possible.