The Question …. The Answer …. Hi Sara & Rob, The good thing is you’ve found a property that you like, that’s the first hurdle! Buying your very first home can be extremely exciting and also a huge learning curve. The process of buying a home can include a number

The Question …. The Answer …. Hi Dominic … Thank you for your question. It’s actually a very popular topic of conversation and one that is not often very clear for first time buyers. In short the answer to your question is NO. You DO NOT have to use the

What is Shared Ownership? Shared Ownership is a Government-backed scheme provided by Housing Associations and aimed at first time buyers who want to get a step onto the property ladder. Launched in April 2006, it aims to help first time buyers who would not be able to afford to buy

The First Time Buyer Home Show – Autumn 2015 is a one-stop shop to help first time buyers buy their dream home and step on the property ladder. Produced by First Time Buyer magazine, exhibitors include property developers, housing associations, solicitors, financial advisors, mortgage consultants and interior experts. What’s included

Yesterday the UK Chancellor George Osbourne, announced his government’s budget for the upcoming tax year for 2015 / 2016. What’s in it for first time property buyers in the UK? The Budget 2015 and the first time buyer property market The UK government has pledged to help first time buyers

Starter Homes Scheme For First Time Buyers What is the starter home scheme? It is a UK Government backed scheme that offers a 20% discount on new build homes from developers purely for first time buyers. Are you eligible for a Starter Home? If you are under 40 and a

The Question …. The Answer …. Louisa, Thank you for the question. The answer to this is “Yes you can”. When purchasing a property with a friend, not all Mortgage Lenders will want to lend, but there are a few out there happy to supply the funds. The difference will

The Question …. The Answer …. The general rule of thumb for a deposit when buying a property … Heidi, the general rule when buying a property, is the bigger the deposit the better – simply because you will get a lower interest rate and a greater range of mortgage

The First Time Buyer Home Show is a one-stop shop to help first time buyers buy their dream home and step on the property ladder. Produced by First Time Buyer magazine, exhibitors include property developers, housing associations, solicitors, financial advisors, mortgage consultants and interior experts. Who will be there and

As a First Time Buyer, it’s good to attend events and property exhibitions to gain a greater understanding of the homebuyer journey, but also to meet some of the property experts such as estate agents, mortgage advisers, solicitors and conveyancers, insurance brokers, builders and developers and more. Help To Buy