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06-Feb-2012 Attractive mortgages and low house prices attract buyers back to the market
06-Feb-2012 Increase in affordable loans for first time buyers
03-Feb-2012 10 per cent mortgages tough to get for first time buyers
02-Feb-2012 Nationwide offer a full-package
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