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First Time Buyer Shared Ownership: Is it a Good Idea?

Traditional home ownership can appear out of reach for many first-time buyers, with the average house price just over £230,000. The rental market can feel just as daunting. Rising...

Questions All First-Time Buyers Should Ask Before Making an Offer

Buying

So, you’ve found the one! It’s a great feeling isn’t it? Before you get too ahead of yourself, it’s important to make sure this is actually what you...

How to Save for a House Deposit

Buying

Tempted by the sound of a good mortgage deal, with manageable monthly payments? Let’s face it – this is the ideal scenario for anyone buying a house. But,...

How Does a Mortgage Work: A Guide For First-Time Buyers

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We’ve looked at everything from mortgages to help-to-buy schemes to help you better understand the costs involved when buying a house.

Help for First Time Buyers: Tips and Advice

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Hoping to become a homeowner? Buying that first property is exciting, nerve-wracking and a step towards independence for many of us. But many aren’t sure where to start...

Government Help to Buy a Home: Schemes, Applications & Guidance

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Due to rising house prices and difficulties saving, many of us need help buying a home. For years, the government has launched schemes to give hopeful homeowners a...

First-Time Buyer’s Guide to Utility Bills

Buying

Taking the final steps to becoming a homeowner? About to put money into your own property rather than someone else’s? You probably don’t need us to tell you...

First-Time Buyer Stamp Duty: A Closer Look

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The stamp duty land tax (SDLT) relates to both freehold and leasehold properties over £125,000. It applies whether you’re buying with a mortgage or not. But – things are different...

First-Time Buyer Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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About to take your first step onto the property ladder? To help you along the way, why not learn from others’ mistakes? We’ll point you in the right...

First-Time Buyer Checklist

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Five Tips for First-Time Buyers

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Help to Buy Scheme Ending: What Does This Mean?

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What does the Help to Buy scheme ending mean for first-time buyers? Help to Buy was introduced in 2013 and has helped approximately 400,000 mostly first-time buyers get...

First Time Home Buyer Joint Ownership: What You Need to Know

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Buying a home with someone else. Sounds simple, right? You fall in love with a property, combine your savings together and split the cost 50/50. If only it...

Understanding the True Cost of Buying Your First Home

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Wondering how much you’ll need to buy your first house or flat? Bear in mind it’s not only the upfront costs you need to consider – but ongoing...

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First Time Buyer Shared Ownership: Is it a Good Idea?