Mortgage & Property Advice Centre for First Time Home Buyers

 

27-Apr-2007
In news which may be of interest to prospective first time home buyers, the green mortgage market has potential for growth, an expert has claimed.
26-Apr-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers, house price growth fell last month, it has emerged.
26-Apr-2007
Leeds Building Society has announced the launch of a new buy-to-let fixed-rate mortgage, which may be of interest to would-be first time buyers looking to invest.
26-Apr-2007
In news which may be of interest to would-be first time buyer property investors, Burgundy in France has been identified as a good location for British buyers.
26-Apr-2007
Starter homes, which may be suitable for first time home buyers, are the least accessible to those who are most in need, an expert has claimed.
25-Apr-2007
In news which may be of interest to would-be first time buyers, standard variable rate mortgages (SVR) may make more sense for some borrowers, an expert has claimed.
25-Apr-2007
Northern England is an attractive location for first time home buyers, an expert has claimed.
25-Apr-2007
Scotland's cities offer home buyers - which may include would-be first time buyers - a cosmopolitan lifestyle with good job opportunities, an expert has claimed.
25-Apr-2007
Leeds Building Society has announced the launch of a new fixed-rate mortgage product, which may be of interest to would-be first time buyers.
24-Apr-2007
The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has suggested a number of ways that lenders can help first time buyers get on to the property ladder.
24-Apr-2007
First time buyers could be advised to look away from the south-east of England if they are looking for houses where price growth is a little more predictable, according to independent property research firm Hometrack.
24-Apr-2007
A lack of knowledge about personal finance is compounding the problems faced by housebuyers in the UK, including the many potential first time buyers.
23-Apr-2007
First time buyers should be looking to Scotland and the north of England for the cheapest route on to the housing ladder, according to the latest research.
23-Apr-2007
The government must act fast to mitigate the effects of rising house prices on first time buyers by building more affordable housing, homelessness charity Shelter has stated.
23-Apr-2007
The age at which first time buyers first break into the property market with homeowner status is set to rise over the next two decades, a study from the Centre of Future Studies with Alliance & Leicester predicts.
23-Apr-2007
Mortgage lending in March reached its highest figure ever this year as first time buyers and remortgage customers struggled to respond to the housing affordability challenge, new figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) show.
20-Apr-2007
Four in ten of first time buyers have used their parents as a source for their deposit, according to the latest research.
20-Apr-2007
Property in Germany could prove an attractive option for first time buyers, with the country's housing market remaining stable, according to property information company Amberlamb.
20-Apr-2007
First time buyers could be wise to turn their attention to the Scottish property market as figures show that homes in Scotland are generally much cheaper than the rest of the UK.
20-Apr-2007
With expectations rising that the Bank of England will raise interest rates again next month many first time buyers are scrambling to pick up cheap fixed rate deals before they disappear.
19-Apr-2007
First time buyers have been reminded not to "hang around" in order to make the most of fixed rate mortgages.
19-Apr-2007
In what could be a bonus for first time buyers looking to get on the housing market, a leading economist has urged the Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) not to be "too hawkish" when setting interest rates next month.
19-Apr-2007
The West Yorkshire town of Bradford could be a good place for first time buyers to get on the housing ladder, according to one of the region's property specialists.
18-Apr-2007
UK property investors - which may include first time home buyers looking to invest for the first time - considering a move into the US property market, should opt for locations such as Florida and New York, an expert has claimed.
18-Apr-2007
In news which might interest first time home buyers concerned about future interest rate increases, there are claims that a further rise next month is likely.
18-Apr-2007
In news which may interest first time home buyers concerned about the stability of house prices and mortgage rates, an expert has raised the question of whether the return of the $2 pound signifies a forthcoming recession for the UK economy.
18-Apr-2007
Property investors - which may include first time home buyers looking to invest abroad - may be able to get a better deal and "more for their money" in the US, an expert has claimed.
17-Apr-2007
In news which may concern first time home buyers worried about future interest rate rises, the UK rate of inflation has reached 3.1 per cent, it has emerged.
17-Apr-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers, Cat standard mortgages have fallen from favour, an expert has claimed.
17-Apr-2007
Brazil's property market is becoming an increasingly attractive proposition for British property investors - which may include first time home buyers - an expert has claimed.
17-Apr-2007
Norwich and Peterborough (N&P) Building Society has announced an interest rate increase on its range of fixed-rate mini cash Isas, which may interest first time home buyers looking to save for a deposit.
16-Apr-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers looking to invest, the UK is a more stable place to spend than some overseas locations, an expert has claimed.
16-Apr-2007
First time home buyers may be feeling the effects of recent interest rate rises, an expert has claimed.
16-Apr-2007
South Wales has been described by an expert as a "sexy" location for property investment, which may be of interest to first time home buyers looking to invest in the property market for the first time.
13-Apr-2007
First time home buyers are increasingly getting more help from their parents, an expert has claimed.
13-Apr-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home-buying key workers, new research suggests that a majority of towns are unaffordable for those working in core professions.
13-Apr-2007
Alliance & Leicester has announced the launch of its new near prime mortgage, which may be of interest to would-be first time home buyers.
13-Apr-2007
In news which may be of interest to would-be first time home buyers based in Northern Ireland, Bank of Ireland has announced the launch of Giraffe in the province.
12-Apr-2007
In news which may be of interest to recent and would-be first time buyers, the number of insurance claims for subsidence since 2002 has risen by half, research suggests.
12-Apr-2007
In news which may be of interest to would-be first time home buyers looking to invest abroad, an expert has announced that although eastern Europe remains "embryonic" as a property investment location, it is set to mature.
12-Apr-2007
In news which may be of interest to prospective first time home buyers, group mortgages are becoming increasingly popular, an expert has claimed.
12-Apr-2007
Householders - which may include recent first time home buyers - are increasingly requiring the assistance of domestic helpers, new research suggests.
11-Apr-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers looking to generate funds for purchases for their new home, new research suggests that fast online loan decisions may be responsible for the rise in credit refusals.
11-Apr-2007
In news which may be of interest to prospective first time home buyers looking to save for a deposit on a new home, Alliance & Leicester is offering its Premier Isa until April 30th 2007.
11-Apr-2007
First time home buyers are taking out fixed-rate mortgages in record numbers, new research suggests.
11-Apr-2007
A majority of home buyers - which may include first time home buyers - would rather opt for a house with environmentally-based features, new research suggests.
10-Apr-2007
Abbey has announced details of a new fixed-rate stepped interest rate mortgage, available to both first time home buyers and repeat purchasers.
10-Apr-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers, new survey data shows that the average Briton is likely to move homes six time over the course of their life.
10-Apr-2007
UCB Home Loans, the specialist lending division of Nationwide Building Society, has announced the launch of a new carbon footprint guide which may be of interest to would-be first time home buyers looking to reduce their environmental impact.
05-Apr-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers looking to invest abroad, southern Cyprus is becoming less attractive to foreign property investors, an expert has claimed.
05-Apr-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers uncertain about future interest rates, experts are divided over what the Bank of England's noon decision will be.
05-Apr-2007
A majority of Britons are frivolous spenders with no consideration for the future, suggests new research which may be of interest to would-be first time home buyers trying to save for a deposit.
05-Apr-2007
In news which may be of interest to recent first time home buyers, consumers are being warned to resist purchasing furniture on impulse over the forthcoming Easter break.
04-Apr-2007
HBSC has announced its decision to waive all mortgage fees on new completions until April 30th 2007, which may be of interest to first time home buyers looking to maximise their savings.
04-Apr-2007
Alliance & Leicester (A&L) has been praised for the launch of a 125 per cent maximum loan-to-value (LTV) mortgage, which may be of interest to first time home buyers on a tight budget.
04-Apr-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers considering purchasing a property for investment, the buy-to-let market has not been affected by recent interest rate increases, it has emerged.
04-Apr-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers considering a property purchase, Spanish property purchasers are being reminded to ensure they have sought legal advice before closing the deal.
03-Apr-2007
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has announced details of a number of new mortgage offers, which could be of interest to first time home buyers.
03-Apr-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers looking to buy abroad, Goa is becoming a cheaper location to invest, an expert has claimed.
03-Apr-2007
London & Country Mortgages (L&C) has announced details of a new initiative, which may appeal to first time home buyers looking for a greener approach to taking out a new mortgage.
03-Apr-2007
Purchasing a property via auction is a problematic process for first time home buyers, an expert has claimed.
02-Apr-2007
A new first time buyer mortgage from Co-operative Bank contains a number of features aimed at helping people get on the first rung of the housing ladder.
02-Apr-2007
A total of one in five first time buyers would avoid buying a home that was not energy-efficient, new research states.
02-Apr-2007
Some 74 per cent of UK consumers have not taken any steps to reduce their overall tax payments, according to IFA Promotion (IFAP). One way of achieving this could be to offer financial gifts to would-be first time buyers.

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