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High Speed 2 Railway: An Opportunity for First Time Buyers?

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The high speed 2 rail project from London to Birmingham and then on to Leeds and Manchester offers first time buyers the ideal opportunity to buy a home...

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...

City Living vs. Home Buying: What’s More Important?

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Trying to get on the property ladder? Sometimes, this involves a few compromises here and there. One of the main ones is location. If you want to buy...

Addressing the Obstacles Facing First Time Buyers

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It’s no secret that first time buyers have it tough. Much of the press around owning that first property is negative; focusing on the sacrifices and uphill battle...

Glossary of Property Terms: First Time Buyer Handbook

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Time for some jargon-busters! If you’ve never owned a home before, it’s likely there are some words and phrases that are completely alien to you. We’re here to...

Becoming the 27%: Owning Your First Home

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Want to start paying off your own mortgage rather than somebody else’s? Many of us dream of owning a first home. However, the reality is that it’s tougher...

First Time Buyer Mythbusters

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With the large sums of money involved and language all of its own, is it any wonder buying a home can feel overwhelming, especially for first-time buyers? But,...

First-Time Buyer Checklist

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Five Tips for First-Time Buyers

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High Speed 2 Railway: An Opportunity for First Time Buyers?

Help to Buy Scheme Ending: What Does This Mean?

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

Understanding the True Cost of Buying Your First Home

City Living vs. Home Buying: What’s More Important?

Addressing the Obstacles Facing First Time Buyers