What Happens After Your Offer Has Been Accepted? 5 Immediate Things You Need to Do
You’ve found your dream home, and your offer has been accepted. Congratulations! Your journey to owning your new property has officially begun.
Offer Accepted? Here’s What to Do Next When Buying a Home in Flitwick, Ampthill, Barton-le-Clay or Luton. So you’ve found the perfect home in Flitwick, Ampthill, Barton-le-Clay or Luton, and your offer has officially been accepted — congratulations! 🎉
But before you start packing boxes, there are several key steps to complete so your purchase progresses smoothly through the conveyancing process to exchange and completion.
If you’re also planning to sell your current home, now is the ideal time to get prepared. Book your free, no-obligation valuation with Love Homes on 01525 713111 or email hello@lovehomes.uk and allow us to help you move confidently.
5 Essential Steps to Take After Your Offer Is Accepted
1. Confirm Your Details and Provide the Required Documents
Once your offer is accepted, your estate agent will request key documents to formalise the sale. Typically, buyers in Bedfordshire need to confirm:
Proof of funds for the full purchase or deposit
Address verification and recent bank statements
A mortgage in principle or full mortgage offer
Details of your chosen conveyancing solicitor
Whether you intend to have a building survey
Having these ready ensures no delays — crucial in competitive areas like Flitwick and Luton where chains can move quickly.
2. Make Sure the Property Is Taken Off the Market
To protect your purchase, ask the agent to:
Cancel all future viewings
Display the property as SSTC (Sold Subject to Contract)
Remove it from online portals
This reduces the risk of someone else making a higher offer (gazumping), which can sometimes happen in hotspot towns such as Ampthill or Barton-le-Clay.
3. Instruct Your Conveyancing Solicitor Immediately
Speed matters once an offer is accepted.
Instruct your solicitor early so they can begin:
Local authority, environmental and drainage searches
Reviewing the draft contract
Liaising with the seller’s solicitor
Checking the title, Land Registry information and property boundaries
Advising you on stamp duty and legal costs
If you need recommendations, Love Homes works closely with excellent local conveyancers and can point you in the right direction.
4. Complete Your Full Mortgage Application
Now that the seller has accepted your offer, your mortgage in principle must be turned into a full mortgage application.
You’ll need to:
Provide updated financial documents
Confirm the exact borrowing amount
Undergo a mortgage valuation survey
Respond to any lender queries
Your mortgage adviser or broker will guide you through this step so everything progresses smoothly.
5. Arrange a Property Survey
A survey isn’t mandatory, but it’s strongly recommended — particularly in older homes in towns like Ampthill and Barton-le-Clay, where structural issues may be more common.
A professional surveyor will check for:
Structural movement
Damp or roofing issues
Potential future repairs
Safety concerns
Condition of major elements such as electrics, drainage and insulation
Your estate agent will help book a suitable time with the seller.
What Happens Next?
After searches, surveys and legal checks are complete, you’ll be ready to:
Exchange contracts, making the purchase legally binding
Agree a completion date
Transfer funds via your solicitor on completion day
Collect your keys from Love Homes and move into your new property!
Whether you’re buying in Flitwick, Ampthill, Barton-le-Clay or Luton, we’ll keep both parties informed throughout to ensure a smooth transition.
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