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16-May-2012 A rural housing expert has suggested that the government might be wise to consider creating smaller, cheaper property options for first time buyers in the countryside.
14-May-2012 They get all the fun of shell hunting, sandcastle building and (we presume) as many Mr Whippys as they can eat, but it seems first time buyers living by the sea might have to pay for these privileges...
11-May-2012 Finance is apparently the most common thing getting in the way of property buyers signing off on a new home they have come close to buying.
10-May-2012 East Midland property hunters given something to celebrate...
09-May-2012 37 per cent predict a detached house could one day be theirs...
Help for First Time Buyers: How to Afford your First Home
Interest rates are low but could rise? Is this a good time to buy?
Yes No
Varialbe rate mortgages go up if bank interest rates do. Which is your preference?
Fixed Rate Variable rate
Interest only mortgages are cheaper but in the end you don't end up owning the property. Which is better?
Interest Only Repayment
House prices are waivering. Do you think this is a good time to buy?
Shared equity mortgages allow you to buy a new home with 5% deposit and an equity loan through FirstBuy. What do you think?
Too complicated Too expensive Too risky
Rent to buy allows you to peg a property price, save towards a deposit and pay reduced rent. What do you think?
Works best in a rising market Too complicated Good option