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Without finding the right property for you, you are not going to be a First Time Buyer! Make sure you do your research and use some of the best online property portals available in the UK when hunting for your new home

The Ideal Home Show - London 2015 - Inspiration for first time buyers
PropertyShows, Events, Developments & News

A great show and an inspirational day out for anyone looking at buying a property. The Ideal Home Show 2015 is back this year at Olympia, London. Why attend The Ideal Home Show? In 2015, The Ideal Home Show will be in it’s 107th year! It’s a fantastic show that

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UK government announce discounted starter homes for first time buyers
PropertyShows, Events, Developments & News

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

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Buying your first property with a friend or group of friends
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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

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Mum and Dad help out with money for a first time buyer deposit for a property
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The Question …. The Answer …. Hi Keyley, The simple answer to this is “Yes you can”. Mum and Dad or even another relative can help you on to the property ladder A blood relative, so either parent or grandparent and sometimes a sibling can “Gift” a deposit. The Mortgage

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The UK ogvernment 2015 budget for first time property buyers
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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

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The First Time Buyer Show - Property eventin London
PropertyShows, Events, Developments & NewsUseful Tips

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

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A great low cost funriture package / solution for your first home
Furniture & FurnishingsPropertyThinking Ahead

When moving home and especially moving into your first home, furniture and all of the extras can soon add up. That is why we are working with Fusion Furniture Solutions to bring you a great furniture solution and furniture package that is great for first time buyers. Who are Fusion

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Making an offer on your first property
Ask the ExpertPropertyUseful Tips

The Question …. The Answer …. Making that all important offer for a property Your are in a very good position, as a first time buyer with no chain with a mortgage in principle is like gold dust, to both new build developers and resale sellers. Your sales agent wants

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Congratulations you have made it to exchange of contracts and are set to become a property owner and own your first home
PropertyThe Journey

Congratulations! You have made it to Exchange of Contracts and you are set to own your first property. You will more than likely have a date set for your completion and will quite often move on this day as well. A popular day for completions is a Friday, so that

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PropertyThe JourneyThinking AheadUseful Tips

Finding a Property – Are you ready? Do you feel good – You should as your first time homebuyer journey is about to begin. Finding a property and imagine a dream turning into reality. Well we want to help you make your dreams come true. Owning a property is the

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