First up, when you make the decision to buy your own home you have to know what you want. Make a wish list!

Take some time to think about:

• What you must have
• What would be nice to have
• What you can do without having

If you decide to use an agent, give your wish list to them to help them understand what's important to you.

Have a think about your favourite suburbs and areas, what style of property you'd be after, and how close you want to be to schools, shops, and friends and family.