Mortgage & Property Advice Centre for First Time Home Buyers

 

31-Mar-2008
Leeds and Newcastle are two cities which offer good buy-to-let opportunities for investors looking to buy property in the UK, an expert has said.
31-Mar-2008
Homeowners may be overpaying by some £310 million every year by taking out life insurance with their mortgage provider that they believe is compulsory, it has been claimed.
27-Mar-2008
New research has indicated that first-time buyers in London may find the best value in the Dulwich area, while commuting from the country could be financially beneficial.
27-Mar-2008
Mortgage approvals inched up to 43,870 in February from 43,732 the previous month, which may be a good sign for first-time buyers.
27-Mar-2008
New research has indicated that first-time buyers in London may find the best value in the Dulwich area, while commuting from the country could be financially beneficial.
26-Mar-2008
Mortgage borrowers can still secure themselves competitive deals despite the current market conditions, which may be reassuring to first-time buyers.


26-Mar-2008
There has been an increase in the number of mortgages with terms of ten years or more over the last year as lenders struggle to meet rising demand for such deals, which could be welcome news for first-time buyers.
26-Mar-2008
There has been an increase in the number of mortgages with terms of ten years or more over the last year as lenders struggle to meet rising demand for such deals, which could be welcome news for first-time buyers.
26-Mar-2008
Mortgage borrowers can still secure themselves competitive deals despite the current market conditions, which may be reassuring to first-time buyers.


25-Mar-2008
More than half of first-time buyers would consider buying a home abroad in order to get on the property ladder, according to new research.
25-Mar-2008
More than half of first-time buyers would consider buying a home abroad in order to get on the property ladder, according to new research.
25-Mar-2008
HSBC is to extend its RateMatcher until June 30th this year, which could be welcome news to those relatively new to the property market approaching the end of fixed-rate deal.
20-Mar-2008

Permission Homes South Midlands partnered with Mortgage Bureau, a Wolverhampton-based mortgage broker in order to develop a mortgage solution that can involve parental help without breaking the bank.

20-Mar-2008
Assistance is required from the Bank of England in order to minimise "ongoing problems", which could be of note to first-time buyers.
19-Mar-2008
An expert has suggested that first-time buyers ought to seek a "balance" between "flexibility and certainty" when choosing their mortgage.
18-Mar-2008
New research has indicated that a significant number of people looking to get onto the property ladder for the first time consider community spirit to be an important influence on their decision to buy.
17-Mar-2008
Some 54 per cent of first-time buyers would be willing to spend more on a property in an area with a strong sense of community, according to new research.
17-Mar-2008
First-time buyers may wish to note that many brokers are advising buyers to act fast on mortgage deals they find attractive, as lenders are swiftly changing the products that they have on offer.
12-Mar-2008
A new study has revealed that nearly half of brokers feel they can be of assistance to borrowers who find themselves in difficulty with property payments, which could be reassuring to first-time buyers.
12-Mar-2008
Nationwide has celebrated the first anniversary of its 25 year fixed-rate mortgage, which has been a favourite with first-time buyers.
11-Mar-2008
The imminent budget will provide the government with a good chance to help first-time buyers by addressing stamp duty, it has been claimed.


11-Mar-2008
Award-winning house builder Redrow recently held a weekend specifically for first-time buyers, giving them a head start toward owning their own property.
10-Mar-2008
First-time buyers may be interested to learn that one of the UK's largest lenders is calling on the government to raise stamp duty thresholds to more accurately reflect house price inflation.
10-Mar-2008
House builder Barratt has offered first-time buyers a helping hand with its Panorama development in Plymouth, where it recently held a weekend dedicated to those looking to get onto the property ladder.
05-Mar-2008
A report published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) has called for the introduction of the Sustainable Home Ownership Partnership (Shop) scheme.
05-Mar-2008
First-time buyers may want to note that the 'stay in control of your mortgage ' checklist which has been drawn up by the Financial Service Authority (FSA) has been deemed common sense by experts.
04-Mar-2008
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is introducing a £2 million advertising campaign designed to help consumers make decisions concerning the right mortgage for them, which could be beneficial to first-time buyers.
04-Mar-2008
Borrowers who are unsure of what mortgage will offer the best deal for them now have an opportunity to choose between a fixed-rate or a tracker on very similar terms, which could be of interest to first-time buyers.


03-Mar-2008
Students interested in getting into the market by securing a first property may welcome the news that a new student mortgage has been launched.
03-Mar-2008
100 per cent-plus mortgages are an effective way for first-time buyers to get into the market, an expert has said, although they may have to move fast or wait to secure this kind of deal.

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Is it better to own your home rather than to rent?

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Is buying your first home more about making money than investing in your long term future?

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Do you worry about buying your first home and its value dropping?

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Could the government do more to help first time buyers?

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Do you think you are doing everything you can to get a decent deposit together?

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Is it likely when you come to buy, that your parents will be helping you with the deposit or your mortgage?

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