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.
Imagine thinking you’ve left it too late to buy a property and then finding out you can be a homeowner after all. One couple who came to us for help were thrilled to be able to buy their first home together. We often speak to first-time buyers or those who have been...
A good broker can save you money and make sure you get the right mortgage loan to suit you. Here’s some more good reasons why it’s worth using one… You’re getting on the property ladder for the first time, or you’re looking to move to a bigger place. You need a...
Research published by Unbiased earlier this year said that Richmond upon Thames, Winchester and Monmouth in Wales were the top three happiest places to live in the UK. Surely though it’s about finding the right location to suit you and your lifestyle. Here’s five key...
The threshold at which stamp duty is paid could be increased to save homebuyers money, according to the media. Over the past few days, several newspaper websites have reported rumours of a possible stamp duty change later in the year, which would benefit certain...
Over 60% of first-time buyers are teaming up with someone else to buy their first home, according to Halifax. The lender says that joint first-time buyers now account for 63% of all mortgage transactions, with mortgage completions now in joint names with two or more...
The government's First Homes Scheme is intended to help first-time buyers get onto the property ladder by offering homes at a discount. Read on to find out if you're eligible… The government's First Homes Scheme offers buying discounts for first-time buyers, which...
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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