Are you a first-time buyer considering buying a fixer-upper house for your first home? It’s not always an obvious choice, so in association with Skipton Building Society, we at Move iQ wanted to shine a light on it for you. Tune in for: The reality of renovation What to do before you buy Important considerations First-Home Focus is …
Phil sits down for a chat with Andy of Skipton Building Society as he outlines the considerations and paperwork you’ll need if you’re self employed and looking to secure a mortgage. Tune in for: Who qualifies as self employed The importance of proof of income Practical advice if you’re self employed First-Home Focus is brought …
Do you know how to find off-market homes? As a first time buyer, you possibly don’t, so in association with Skipton Building Society, we’re going to share some tips should this be a route you want to explore. At First Home Focus, we’re here to help you on your first home journey – home ownership …
Shared ownership isn’t for everyone, but if you’re a first time buyer, it could be the option for you. In association with Skipton Building Society, we share the pros and cons of shared ownership to help you decide if it’s right for you. Tune in for: Shared ownership defined Types of properties Pros and cons …
Breaking down first time home buyer insurance if you’re about to become a #firsttimebuyer. In association with Skipton Building Society, we’ve broken down the basics. Tune in for: Types of insurance Policy add-ons to consider Japanese knotweed First-Home Focus is brought to you in association with Skipton Building Society. Why not subscribe to receive Move …
We share what a guarantor on a loan means if you’re a #firsttimehomebuyer aspiring to buy your first property. Emma from Skipton Building Society sits down with Phil to explain how income booster mortgages work and the role and considerations for any guarantor. Tune in for: Application process Onward affordability Guarantor criteria First-Home Focus is …
Knowing the documents you need on your first home journey can be hard to keep up with, especially when considering all the documents needed for first time home buyer, so in association with Skipton Building Society, we summarise a handy checklist to help explain things for you. Tune in for: What mortgage lenders need When …
A first time home buyer home starts with a clear idea of what you want – but that’s not always easy. In association with Skipton Building Society, we share some important considerations to help define your wants vs your needs. First Home Focus is here to help make buying a home for the first time …
Phil chats with Rachel Hanniquet-Brooking, an operator of build to rent schemes and adviser to Propertymark on this growing sector of the UK housing market. Despite only, currently, forming a small part of the private rental sector, there is an increasing number of build to rent homes in the UK. But what are the rental …
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