Thinking of buying your first home? Our in-depth articles will help you get prepared and keep you informed of what’s going on in the market.
According to latest analysis conducted by Halifax, New Towns offer homeowners the potential to benefit from significant price growth, as well as being a great stepping stone for first-time buyers. With the government’s plan to build 1.5 million new homes in England...
Not sure the best way to discover the true condition of your dream property? Then read on as we explain the difference between a valuation and a survey and why the latter is beneficial. If you’re buying a property for the first time, the checklist of things to do can...
New mortgage policy will allow first-time buyers to borrow more… but where will people benefit most from the change? Lloyds Bank and Halifax have announced a new mortgage policy that will allow first-time buyers to borrow up to 5.5 times their income, an increase on...
Halifax unveils Britain’s most popular locations for new homeowners and what makes them appealing choices for buyers New research based on data from the Halifax House Price Index, has revealed Britain’s hottest locations for first-time buyers outside of London. While...
Nationwide’s latest figures reveal a small uptick in property prices, and the latest base rate cut may be another boost to the housing market UK house prices increased by 0.3% month on month in July, according to Nationwide. The lender has published its July House...
Labour is promising more new homes but what will the change of government mean for house prices? You may be wondering how the change of government will affect the property market and what Labour plans to do to resolve the housing shortage. The financial markets have...
The government’s new 95 Per Cent Mortgage Guarantee Scheme launched on Monday 19 April 2021. The aim of the scheme is to make more 95 per cent mortgages available to those with smaller deposits. First-time buyers can apply but you don’t have to be one to be eligible.
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