Well we are now back from our 2 week holiday in the states and about to start looking for a house. Thing is we havent got a clue where to start!!!!! We know what mortgage we can borrow (went to see a mortgage advisor a few months back) and what we can afford, know the sort of house we want and we have a deposit lined up, so what next??!! Is it just a case of going to an independent mortgage advisor and seeing whats about or do we go to an estate agent first, find a property we like then sort the mortgage after?? We're both a little confused as to what the best way to go about it is!! Is it worth buying a 'first time buyer' book or something??!! We've been looking on rightmove and keep seeing houses we think are suitable / like.

Any advise would be much appreciated!!

Chris