If you are a first time buyer, here are some tips to get you off to a good start.

• Never set your heart on one property.

• View your house as a business investment as well as a home.

• Be Patient... Never purchase just because you are fed up of looking.

• Work out how much money you have to spend before you start house hunting.

• Roughly calculate your potential mortgage by doubling your income.

• Be selective when viewing houses... It can be very tiring.

• Be realistic.

  Good Luck!