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31-Oct-2008
A survey has found that first-time buyers (FTBs) are still saving to buy their first home, despite the squeeze on consumer finances brought about by the economic downturn.
31-Oct-2008
Continued efforts to improve liquidity in the mortgage market will result in more products reaching the market for the benefit of first-time buyers (FTBs), an industry expert has suggested.
30-Oct-2008
Nationwide's latest house price index has offered positive news to potential first-time-buyers (FTB), after it recorded the twelfth consecutive month of house price falls.
29-Oct-2008
First-time buyers (FTBs) are making more home purchases despite the difficult financial climate, according to the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).
29-Oct-2008
First-time buyers (FTBs) are flocking to Peterborough after news of affordable house prices in the cathedral city.
28-Oct-2008
The downturn in the UK property market is a "godsend" for first-time buyers (FTBs), according to Alan Harper, head of mortgages at Moneyfacts.co.uk.
27-Oct-2008
First-time buyers (FTBs) with good credit ratings can still find attractive deals on the mortgage market, an expert has said.
24-Oct-2008
Mortgage lenders are being urged by a leading expert to pass on the interest rate cut to customers.
24-Oct-2008
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has expressed delight at efforts to make housing more affordable in the capital.


22-Oct-2008
Measures to help first-time buyers (FTBs) in Scotland get their foot on the property ladder have been announced.


21-Oct-2008
People are still looking to buy properties despite the credit crunch, new research shows.
20-Oct-2008
Mortgage lending fell by ten per cent during September to hit a figure of £17.7 billion, according to figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).
17-Oct-2008
First-time buyers (FTBs) form the "bottom of the chain" and are crucial when it comes to the property market, it is claimed.
16-Oct-2008
First-time buyers (FTBs) may be interested to know that property auctions are ever-growing in popularity.
16-Oct-2008
Nationwide is to cut its base-rate mortgage, which may be good news for first-time buyers (FTBs).
14-Oct-2008
Cutting back on the number of luxury purchases is crucial for first-time buyers (FTBs), according to one expert.
13-Oct-2008
First-time buyers (FTBs) need to snap up the best mortgage deals, experts believe.
10-Oct-2008
The number of available mortgages is increasing and the products are becoming more competitive, according to one industry expert.
10-Oct-2008
Property prices fell again last month, first-time buyers might be glad to hear.
09-Oct-2008
The interest rate cut announced yesterday by the Bank of England could be good news for first-time buyers attempting to get on the property ladder.
08-Oct-2008
First-time buyers (FTBs) stepping on to the first rung of the property ladder have been told to expect to pay close to the asking price for a "good property".
08-Oct-2008
The stamp duty saving that first-time buyers (FTBs) could receive are nothing more than "a drop in the ocean", according to one industry expert.
07-Oct-2008
Alistair Darling has vowed to support UK banks, in a move which could help first-time buyers (FTBs) looking to get on to the property ladder.
07-Oct-2008
Margaret Beckett has vowed to help first-time buyers (FTBs) looking to get on to the property ladder in her new role as minister of state for housing.
06-Oct-2008
First-time buyers about to get on to the property ladder might find the area in which they choose to live has a £20,000-impact on their mortgage value.
03-Oct-2008
There will be a reduction in the cost of mortgage borrowing over time, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) believes.
02-Oct-2008
The long-term prospects for the UK's housing market are looking more positive, according to Nationwide.
02-Oct-2008
First-time buyers (FTBs) who are serious about getting on the property ladder should be prepared to make sacrifices where they can, one expert advises.
01-Oct-2008
First-time buyers (FTBs) are being advised to be aware of the current economic climate and how it could affect their personal finances.
01-Oct-2008
First-time buyers (FTBs) buying a new-build home to get on the first step of the property ladder should be reassured by the results of an investigation into the industry, says one expert.

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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