Cameron aids first-time buyers

13-Mar-2006

David Cameron, the new Conservative leader, has unveiled his five-point plan in order to help first-time buyers.

Mr Cameron was due to visit Leeds last week with TV property presenter Kirstie Allsopp to discuss problems besetting first-time buyers in the UK but had to cancel because of a bad bout of flu.

The leader of the opposition was to be given a tour of the city and visit a tower block refurbishment project, reports the Press Association.

The Tory leader was to be accompanied by Caroline Spelman, the shadow secretary of state for the office of the deputy prime minister and the shadow minister for housing, Michael Gove.

First Time Buyers wanting to find out about the about the legal costs of house-buying or to ask a legal question specific to their own situation, should consult the FirstRungNow lawyer.


Last week in the House of Commons, Ms Spelman criticised the government for failing to do anything to help those looking to get a foot on the property ladder.

Aspiring first time buyers considering affordable housing options should work with a good mortgage broker

Deputy prime minister John Prescott is leading a project in Merseyside, which will see more than 400,000 buildings knocked down in a bid to tackle the problem of low housing demand.

Ms Spelman commented that the number of first-time buyers dropped from 500,000 in 1997 to 320,000 last year.

First time buyers can make buying a new home affordable through a 'gifted deposit' scheme whereby a deposit is not required just the cost of professional and arrangement fees of £5000

Aspiring first time buyers wanting advice on mortgages, to find out how much they can borrow and how much it will cost, should request advice from the UK’s leading High Street Brokers, Bradford and Bingley

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