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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...
04-May-2012
Halifax figures announced.
03-May-2012
Debut buyers picked up 6,500 or so mortgages from mutuals during March.

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There's alot going on! What do you think?

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?

Yes
No

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