Remi E asked:


Is the buying process the same? E.g. Using an estate agent / property website to view properties?
Is the mortgage application process teh same? Do they have the same products - fixed, tracker, variable? Having a deposit? 5, 10, 15% deposit?
Do they pay stamp duty or equivalent? Also do they pay council tax or equivalent?
How does conveyancing work? Is the contract exchange and completion process the same?
Do you have to pay the estate agent or equivalent?
Will I need to have a credit histort first before I buy a place? Can I buy the place whilst in the UK?

Joanne