Podcast

Shared Ownership is it a Good Idea?

S14E25

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 …

First Time Home Buyer Insurance

S14E26

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 …

What is a Guarantor on a Loan

S14E21

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 …

Documents Needed For First Time Home Buyer

S14E30

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 …

First Time Home Buyer Home

S14E28

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 …

Are Build to Rent Homes in the UK too Expensive?

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 …

Housing Market 2025 | Whats Ahead?

As we close out of 2024 UK housing market we look at what’s ahead for 2025. Phil checks in with Nathan Emerson of Propertymark to get the latest on the UK housing market as well as answering some of your questions. Tune in for: The property market today Energy efficiency & property tax Tips on …

Mortgage in Principle for First Time Buyer

S14E14

Phil Spencer is joined by Andy from Skipton Building Society to explain what a mortgage in principle is, when to get one and how to use it. Tune in for: Advantages of having a DIP How long it lasts Top tips First-Home Focus is brought to you in association with Skipton Building Society. Why not …

How You Buy a House

S14E17

First home focus is here to share tips on how to buy a house. Between Move iQ & Skipton Building Society we’ve put together a 10 step plan to help you on your way to buying your first home. Tune in for: Location Location Location How to be a stand-out first-time buyer Befriend local agents …

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