This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating a different kind of long-term commitment: buying a home, all on your own.
The latest articles on first time buyers
Own New - Rate Reducer is a brand new scheme offering lower fixed rate mortgage deals for buyers of new-build homes. Let’s find out more.
If you're a local key worker who's struggling to step onto the property ladder, the government's First Homes scheme might just be the helping hand you've been waiting for.
Gazumping is when your accepted offer is trumped by another buyer. Here’s how to minimise the risk of it happening to you.
Getting on the property ladder is never easy, but new figures suggest first-time buyers are stepping up with confidence in 2025.
From securing an Agreement in Principle to locking in your mortgage offer, here’s how to navigate the process with confidence. We’ll show you how to prep like a pro and boost your chances of lender approval.
Ready to step onto the property ladder? Saving for a deposit can feel like a huge task, but a bigger deposit can save you money in the long run. Here's what help you can get and how much you need for a house deposit in 2025.
First-time buyers can claim a stamp duty discount when buying a home. But the threshold at which you start paying is set to change from £425,000 to £300,000 on April 1.
You’ve met ‘the one’, or you may be best pals, and you’re buying a place together. What could possibly go wrong?
