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31-May-2007
First time buyers looking for an affordable way to get onto the housing ladder could be considering entering into the buy-to-let market in more affordable regions after a new survey demonstrated the strength of landlord confidence.
31-May-2007
House prices continued to rise during May, according to the latest Nationwide Building Society survey, with the prospect of additional interest rate rises likely to stymie first time buyers' efforts to get onto the housing ladder.
31-May-2007
The number of UK mortgage approvals has fallen for the third consecutive month as first time buyers find it ever-more difficult to purchase property against a backdrop of rising interest rates, new figures have shown.
31-May-2007
First time buyers could soon face an even greater task in purchasing their first property if comments from a senior economist at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors are borne out in coming months.
30-May-2007
Demand for lettings in the first quarter of 2007 fell to a two-year low due to house buyers opting for a return to the market, research from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has shown.
30-May-2007
Houses price inflation saw the average cost of a home reach £179, 935 during April, the Land Registry has said.
30-May-2007
The continued acceleration of house prices in London has resulted in a marked increase in the number of homeowners looking to move to the countryside, it has been advised.
30-May-2007
Old build flats and houses have seen a sharp increase in price since 2002, but new builds could hold the real value for first time home buyers because of their "hassle-free" nature, it has been claimed.
29-May-2007
The University of York has had its plans for expansion approved in a move that could limit the purchasing options of first time home buyers in the region who are not immediately equipped to get onto the housing ladder.
29-May-2007
Prices for first time home buyers in Scotland are continuing to increase despite a "very quiet" mortgage market, it has been advised.
29-May-2007
Shared ownership schemes are fast representing the only way that first-time buyers can get onto the property ladder, according to an industry organisation.
29-May-2007
The Bank of England is likely to continue with its policy of raising interest rates despite a potential cooling of activity in the housing market, analysts have advised.
25-May-2007
In news which may be of interest to would-be first time home buyers, the recently announced delay to the launch of home information packs (Hips) has the potential to be a "good thing", it has been claimed.
25-May-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time buyers looking to enter the letting market, a period of regeneration in Walsall is creating a "buoyant" market for landlords, it has been claimed.
25-May-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time buyers considering an overseas investment, insufficient research is a common problem when investing overseas, it has been claimed.
25-May-2007
The Nexus development by Linden Homes has been popular with first time home buyers, it has been claimed.
24-May-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers, a half-point interest rate rise was considered this month by the Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC), it has emerged.
24-May-2007
Scarborough Building Society has announced the launch of a new fixed-rate mortgage product, which may be of interest to first time home buyers.
24-May-2007
A number of first time home buyers expect to require assistance from their parents, a study has found.
24-May-2007
Rising prices in Scotland's larger cities are likely to force first time home buyers further away from their boundaries, it has been claimed.
23-May-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers looking to invest abroad, Croatia has been identified as a strong emerging market.
23-May-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers, serious property investors are now choosing not to invest in Bulgaria, an expert has claimed.
23-May-2007
Alliance & Leicester has announced the launch of a new fixed-rate mortgage, which may be of interest to first time home buyers.
23-May-2007
The UK government yesterday announced a delay of its June 1st start date for the implementation of home information packs (Hips), which may affect first time home buyers.
22-May-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers, Scarborough Building Society has announced the launch of a new fixed-rate Isa.
22-May-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers, Abbey has announced an interest rate reduction on its no upfront costs mortgage range.
22-May-2007
The forthcoming introduction of home information packs (Hips) will benefit first time home buyers, it has been claimed.
22-May-2007
Those considering the purchase of a new property - which may potentially include first time home buyers - should scrutinise the data from property searches, it has emerged.
21-May-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers looking to maximise their financial resources, the Royal Bank of Scotland group (RBS) has announced a number of new credit card deals.
21-May-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers, a property developer is offering a number of home buying cost reductions for a payment of £1.
21-May-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers looking to be more environmentally aware, green financial products do not involve significant additional costs, it has been claimed.
18-May-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers, Abbey has announced increases in its savings rates across a number of products.
18-May-2007
In news which may be of interest to would-be first time home buyers, the property market in Southampton has been described as both "diverse and fast-moving".
18-May-2007
In news which may interest first time home buyers looking to purchase an investment property overseas, Hungary is becoming an increasingly attractive location for property investment, it has been claimed.
18-May-2007
Skipton Building Society has claimed its new Standard Variable Rate (SVR) is competitively priced, which may interest recent first time home buyers.
17-May-2007
Save-to-buy benefit schemes are a good option for first time home buyers, an expert has claimed.
17-May-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers, the Bank of England's monetary policy committee is considering a further rise in interest rates.
17-May-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers, many Britons would like to purchase a property abroad, it has emerged.
17-May-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers, Britain's property sector supports the regeneration of brownfield land, an expert has claimed.
16-May-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers, the French property market is set to boom, it has emerged.
16-May-2007
Pocket has announced details of its third affordable housing consent, which may interest first time home buyers looking for a low-cost property.
16-May-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers looking to purchase in an exotic location, Cape Verde may be attractive to property investors, it has emerged.
16-May-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has implemented proceedings against the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG).
15-May-2007
Mortgage holders – which may include recent first time home buyers – could save funds by not using their lender's own insurance products, it has been claimed.
15-May-2007
Mortgage holders – which may include recent first time home buyers – should act to prevent exposure to an interest rate shock, it has been claimed.
15-May-2007
In news which may be of interest to would-be first time home buyers, the chancellor's announcement on the development of green housing has been welcomed.
15-May-2007
In news which may be of interest to first time home buyers, Giraffe has announced the launch of a new range of carbon offsetting mortgages.

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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
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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