Mortgage & Property Advice Centre for First Time Home Buyers

 

29-Dec-2006
First time buyers wont be the only ones looking for new property in 2007 as increasing numbers of homeowners also plan to move, according to one estate agent.

28-Dec-2006
First time buyers may be interested to hear that house price growth this year has risen above general expectations, according to the Nationwide house price index.

27-Dec-2006
First time buyers considering purchasing Scottish property may be interested to know that Aberdeen has seen the largest increase in property prices in 2006, according to new figures.
22-Dec-2006
First time buyers interested in eco-friendly products could wish to consider a new "unique" mortgage, one expert has claimed.
22-Dec-2006
The aspiring first time buyer may wish to consider buy-to-let property, with new figures showing that the average residence bought for these reasons has risen in value.
21-Dec-2006
Recent first time buyers should be wary of damaging their new homes during exercise at home, research suggests.
21-Dec-2006
First time buyers may find that house prices continue to rise in the new year, as despite recent interest rate rises, the housing market is to remain strong in 2007, research suggests.
20-Dec-2006
Halifax has announced the launch of a new fixed-rate mortgage specifically for first time buyers.
20-Dec-2006
First time buyers are continuing to bear the brunt of rising house prices, research suggests.
19-Dec-2006
The number of first time buyers and repeat purchasers opting for specialist mortgages has not been affected by recent interest rate rises, a study suggests.
19-Dec-2006
First time buyers dismayed by rising house prices will see a fall in 2007, an expert suggests.
18-Dec-2006
First time buyers are finding it difficult to cover the cost of unexpected bills as the festive season approaches, research suggests.
15-Dec-2006
Yorkshire Building Society has announced the launch of a new fixed-rate mortgage, available to first time buyers and repeat purchasers.
15-Dec-2006
First time buyers are increasingly opting to live alone, new research suggests.
14-Dec-2006
The Coventry Building Society has announced improvements to its MOREgage range of mortgages for first time buyers and repeat purchasers.
14-Dec-2006
First time buyers struggling to get a foot on the property ladder should be wary of taking an interest-only mortgage, unless a suitable repayment vehicle is in place, experts warn.
13-Dec-2006
Alliance & Leicester has announced a number of improvements to its specialist mortgage range, which may benefit first time buyers.
13-Dec-2006
First time buyers and repeat purchasers are increasingly returning to fixed-rate mortgages, evidence reveals.
12-Dec-2006
First time buyers will continue to struggle against rising house prices throughout 2007, experts warn.
12-Dec-2006
Around 160,000 more first time buyers are expected to benefit from an extension of the Open Market HomeBuy scheme.
11-Dec-2006
Leeds Building Society has confirmed its commitment to its current range of fixed rate mortgages until December 15th, potentially offering reassurance to first time buyers.
08-Dec-2006
First time buyers can enjoy a further month with the cost of borrowing unchanged, after the Bank of England's announcement that interest rates will stay at five per cent.
08-Dec-2006
Leeds Building Society has announced the launch of a new fixed-rate mortgage, suitable for both first time buyers and repeat borrowers.
07-Dec-2006
Yesterday's Pre-Budget Report by the chancellor has offered no respite for first time buyers, as the current stamp duty threshold remains unchanged.
07-Dec-2006
First time buyers are increasingly willing to take mortgages that far exceed the traditional 25-year term, research suggests.
06-Dec-2006
Ikea has announced a new range of prefabricated timber frame homes, which may be attractive to first time buyers.
06-Dec-2006
First time buyers should be aware of the implications of higher lending charges (HLC), when arranging their mortgage.
05-Dec-2006
First time buyers are finding it increasingly difficult to get a place on the housing ladder, as properties move out of reach, a study suggests.
05-Dec-2006
A majority of first time buyers do not feel that enough is being done to help them cope with the difficulties of rising house prices, a study has revealed.
04-Dec-2006
Around one-in-ten of first time buyers and repeat purchasers plan to buy a property over the next 12 months, new research shows.
01-Dec-2006
Kensington Mortgages has announced a reduction in its rate of interest for fixed-rate mortgage products, potentially benefiting first time buyers with weaker credit histories.
01-Dec-2006
First time buyers are less likely to opt for an interest-only mortgage as a way to get onto the property ladder, research suggests.

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