Buying Guide

Created for Living

Buying Guide

The Complete Guide to Buying Your Hill Home.

Take the overwhelm out of buying your new home with our step-by-step buying guide. From reserving your home to moving in, we’re here to make sure you’re fully informed, for a journey that feels smooth and straightforward.

1. Make your reservation

  • Find your dream home and complete your reservation.
  • Pay your reservation deposit to secure your new home.
  • Review plans and sign off on details of your new home with our sales team.
Image
Buying Guide
Image
Buying Guide

2. Appoint a solicitor

  • Choose a solicitor to handle the legal aspects of your purchase.
  • Let us know their details so we can send over all necessary documents.
  • We can recommend a solicitor if you don’t have one.

3. Apply for a mortgage

  • If you need a mortgage, now’s the time to apply.
  • We can recommend a financial advisor if you don’t have one.
Image
Buying Guide
Image
Buying Guide

4. Transfer your deposit

  • Transfer your deposit to your solicitor before contracts are exchanged.
  • Your solicitor will hold the deposit until everything is confirmed.
  • This means things can move towards exchange of contracts, securing your new home.

5. Exchange deadline

  • This is 28 days from your reservation date.
Image
Buying Guide
Image
Buying Guide

6. Exchange contracts

  • If you have any remaining questions, this is when to ask them.
  • Your solicitor will then coordinate the exchange of contracts with ours.

7. Completion date confirmed

  • Around 14 days before moving in, you’ll receive a firm completion date.
  • Use this time to arrange removals and set up utilities.
  • It’s the final countdown before you can officially move in!
Image
Buying Guide
Image
Buying Guide

8. Meet the site manager

  • We’ll arrange a visit to your new home.
  • Meet the site manager and get a tour of your new space.
  • Learn how everything works before you move in.

9. Completion day

  • Your solicitor will confirm that funds have been received.
  • We’ll hand over the keys – your new home is officially yours!
  • Time to start moving in and making it your own.
Image
Buying Guide
Image
Buying Guide

10. Keeping in touch

  • We’ll check in with two visits after you move in.
  • This is your chance to ask any questions and ensure everything’s working.
  • We’re here to help you settle in with ease.

11. Aftercare

  • 28 days after moving in, our Customer Service team will take over.
  • They’re your point of contact for any queries or issues.
  • We’ll resolve any concerns quickly so you can enjoy your new home to the fullest.
Image
Buying Guide

How Do We Support You? 

See how we guide you through every stage of your home-buying journey.

Developments

    Locations