Traditionally, buying a house involved relying on an estate agent to contact you when suitable properties became available, viewing them and then making an offer.
Whilst many still follow this tried and tested method, there are also many other ways now available to buy a property – some of which can save you money.
We take a look at some of the alternatives to buying a home, whether experts think they are a good idea and how they could cut costs.
I bought my home through an AI company
Leo Sagario, 32, had been looking to buy a property the traditional way for three months when an ad popped up for Homefinder AI, a property agent and portal that uses AI to match buyers with their dream properties.
