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29-May-2009
Property prices went up in May, according to Nationwide Building Society.
28-May-2009
It has been suggested that first-time buyers could find themselves in a good bargaining positions if they look to purchase property privately.
27-May-2009
The benefits of the HomeBuy Direct scheme have been explained.
26-May-2009
Key public sector workers have a much better chance of becoming first-time buyers than they did two years ago.
22-May-2009
Lloyds TSB has launched a new mortgage for people buying their first property.
21-May-2009
A new study from Abbey Mortgages indicates that people in the UK are overvaluing their properties by nearly £40,000.
20-May-2009
New figures show the market percentage of first-time buyers is up year-on-year.
19-May-2009
Lloyds TSB reports that there has been an increase in mortgage availability for first-time buyers in Scotland.
15-May-2009
The Council of Mortgage Lenders reveals "good news" for first-time buyers.
15-May-2009
The National Association of Estate Agents has suggested first-time buyer confidence is on the up.
14-May-2009
A Croydon-based first-time buyer has found the right home for him - and at an afforable price.
14-May-2009
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' chief economist has his say on property prices.
11-May-2009
First-time buyers need house prices to fall further if they are to get on the housing ladder, it has been suggested.
08-May-2009
Interest rates were maintained at 0.5 per cent yesterday, which may have implicaions for those looking to take on their first mortgage.
08-May-2009
First-time buyer affordability issues have been discussed by a UK-based campaign group.
05-May-2009
First-time buyers have been advised to consider house price trends before deciding when to purchase a home.

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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