http://www.firstrungnow.comThis is an RSS feed for http://www.firstrungnow.com60http://www.firstrungnow.com/news/government-could-take-2157.aspxA rural housing expert has suggested that the government might be wise to consider creating smaller, cheaper property options for first time buyers in the countryside.Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/seaside-first-time-buyers-2156.aspxThey get all the fun of shell hunting, sandcastle building and (we presume) as many Mr Whippys as they can eat, but it seems first time buyers living by the sea might have to pay for these privileges...Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-thwarted-2155.aspxFinance is apparently the most common thing getting in the way of property buyers signing off on a new home they have come close to buying.Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/good-news-for-east-midland-2154.aspxEast Midland property hunters given something to celebrate...Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/many-first-time-buyers-2153.aspx37 per cent predict a detached house could one day be theirs... Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-aid-2152.aspxHalifax figures announced. Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mutuals-first-time-2151.aspxDebut buyers picked up 6,500 or so mortgages from mutuals during March. Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-active-2150.aspx"Applications levels in April still strong," he reports. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/45-per-cent-don-t-need-2149.aspxWill go it alone when bringing together the cash they need, says the Post Office. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-by-2148.aspxBut plenty of time for deposit accumulation, says website spokeswoman. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-new-2147.aspxA two bedroom flat was the debut buy for the initiative. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/stamp-duty-govt-short-2146.aspxThe National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA)'s Wendy Evans-Scott has said putting a stop to the first time buyer Stamp Duty holiday looks like a "short sighted" move on the part of the government, when seen in the context of her organisation's data.Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/country-first-time-buyers-2145.aspxRural first time buyers could find themselves choosing to relocate away from such locations because of cost, one expert has speculated.Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-paying-2144.aspxA statement containing a round-up of details from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) House Price Index suggests that there has been a hike of 1.3 per cent when it comes to how much money first time buyers have needed to stump up when buying a home. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-saving-2143.aspxA case study involving a young working couple of first time buyers has been reported by Yorkshire Bank and Clydesdale Bank.Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/-deposits-too-high-2142.aspxMany youngsters are not becoming either first time buyers or property purchasers generally because of the cost involved in the deposit for a home, it has been found. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/rural-wages-too-low-2141.aspxFirst time buyers with rural-set work are often prevented from purchasing there because of the discrepancy between how much they earn and how much homes cost, according to one expert.Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/average-age-of-first-2140.aspxFirst time buyers are, on average, 30 years old, according to data from Yorkshire Bank.Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/cost-cutting-product-2139.aspxBy cutting out certain charges, such as a 'mortgage account fee' and a 'mortgage product fee,' one bank has said that it could decrease first time buyers' costs.Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/youngsters-serious-about-2138.aspxChange in attitudes heralded by property expert. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/hsbc-s-daily-first-2137.aspxOn each week day of January, February and March this year HSBC agreed to lend first time buyers some £19 million worth of mortgages on average, the bank says. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/homes-have-become-cheaper-2136.aspxThe beginning of this year saw cheaper homes on the market, according to the Halifax. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-expert-no-2135.aspxA property market without first time buyers is a stagnant property market, according to one mortgage expert.Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-holiday-2134.aspxA property expert has gone on record to say that the stamp duty holiday's termination is "a tragedy".Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/expert-cites-stamp-duty-2133.aspxFirst time buyers stopped buying property at quite such a rate this month, because stamp duty reared its head – and that could be linked to the value of property, one economist has speculated.Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/-we-welcome-first-time-2132.aspxProperty expert Peter Bolton King has said that his organisation embraces first time buyer mortgages, such as those featuring stamp-duty incentives, in principle. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/ybs-we-understand-2131.aspxA mortgage expert affiliated with the Yorkshire Building Society (YBS) has stated that his organisation understands the needs of potential debut home owners.Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/chancellor-snubs-prolonged-2130.aspxGeorge Osborne, the chancellor, snubbed the idea of adding extra time onto to the first time buyer stamp duty holiday in yesterday's Budget, failing to make the current mortgage initiative more permanent.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/stamp-duty-holiday-and-2128.aspxBudget day today and we will be losing the stamp duty holiday for first time buyers but we still have the NewBuy scheme if you wamt to buy new, but what if you don't?Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/halifax-offers-up-50-2129.aspxThe Halifax is offering up 50 per cent off the costs of stamp duty as part of a mortgage offer.Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/fresh-first-time-buyer-2127.aspxThe Co-operative Bank has promised to give first time buyers a saving of £1,250 on average, with fresh schemes aimed at those new to the property market.Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/don-t-just-consider-2126.aspxAdvice from Peter Dockar, HSBC mortgage expert, on the back of figures released by the organisation.Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-helped-2125.aspxGovernment pressure, coupled with increasing confidence in the property market has contributed to a better situation for first time buyers, according to one expert.Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/improved-january-for-2124.aspxProportion of first time buyer's cash spent on interest repayments slipped.Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/government-s-mortgage-2123.aspxThe government's mortgage indemnity scheme launched this week.Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/buying-a-personal-decision-2122.aspxFirst time buyers moving onto the property ladder are making "a personal decision", because both being a tenant of rented property and buying your own house have very similar long term financial implications. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/tenants-becoming-first-2121.aspxThe organisation cites next month's stamp duty holiday closure as part of the reason for this trend.Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/nationwide-first-time-2120.aspxJoins similar initiatives by the likes of the Post Office, but 'beats' them.Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-gain-2119.aspxExpert suggests benefits also include a warranty and lower fuel costs Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/uk-s-hotspots-for-first-2118.aspxTop rated destinations for first time buyers Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-approvals-hit-2117.aspxMortgage approvals at their highest level since December 2008Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/healthy-first-time-buyer-2115.aspxFirst time buyer numbers up in WalesTue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/buyer-interest-at-record-2116.aspxBuyer interest in UK property highest level in five yearsTue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/leeds-building-society-2114.aspxLenders become committed to first time buyersMon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/leeds-city-council-helps-2112.aspxLeeds City Council join in on the Local Authority Mortgage SchemeFri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/tempting-loans-set-to-2113.aspxLenders offer a helping hand Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/stamp-duty-deadline-2111.aspxFirst time buyers urged to investTue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/liverpool-city-council-2110.aspxLiverpool City Council set to approve Local Authority Mortgage scheme Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/house-prices-rise-in-2109.aspxThe Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has reported that repossessions in the UK are at their lowest level since 2007Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/is-the-looming-stamp-2108.aspxMany factors luring first time buyers back to the market Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/new-lend-a-hand-scheme-2106.aspxKent City Council look to raise £24 million to help first time buyers Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/local-councils-to-help-2107.aspxManchester City Council look to help first time buyersMon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-boost-2105.aspxFirst time buyers rush to avoid stamp dutyThu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-on-2103.aspxAttractive mortgages and low house prices attract buyers back to the market Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-lenders-commit-2104.aspxIncrease in affordable loans for first time buyersMon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/credit-responsibility-2102.aspx10 per cent mortgages tough to get for first time buyers Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/nationwide-declare-commitment-2100.aspxNationwide offer a full-package Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/nationwide-declare-commitment-2101.aspxNationwide offer a full-package Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/rising-costs-outweigh-2099.aspxCost of essentials outweighs fall in mortgage costs Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/how-to-secure-a-95-per-2097.aspx95 per cent criteria Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/where-to-find-the-best-2098.aspxHealthy mortgage rates for first time buyers Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-marooned-2096.aspxFirst time buyers keen to get on the market Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-have-2095.aspxFirst time buyers look for advice Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/average-first-time-buyer-2093.aspxAverage first time buyer 30 years old Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/buy-to-let-seeing-a-2094.aspxLenders look to make money Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/squeezed-britain-struggles-2092.aspxLow to middle income earners struggling to make the first time buyTue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/low-deposit-mortgages-2091.aspx90 and 95 per cent loans making a comeback Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/credit-availability-2090.aspxHSBC make £3 billion available to first time buyersFri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-numbers-2089.aspxLow prices could offset high deposits Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-rush-2088.aspxStamp duty holiday will expire in March Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/wigan-sales-demonstrate-2087.aspx16 out of 17 properties sold to first time buyers in Wigan development Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/house-prices-could-fall-2086.aspxHouse prices drop significantly at the end of 2011Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/halifax-lures-first-2085.aspxHalifax January sale Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/most-scottish-towns-2084.aspxScotland one of the most affordable places to live Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-home-buyers-2081.aspxFirst time buyers at lowest levels since records beganWed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/the-north-more-affordable-2082.aspxLondon remains overwhelmingly expensive Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/shared-equity-schemes-2083.aspxNegative equity possible from government scheme Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/new-options-for-first-2080.aspx95 per cent mortgage rates offered by LeedsFri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-fail-2078.aspxFinding the right mortgage is crucial for first time buyers Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/funding-a-deposit-is-2079.aspxFirst time buyers struggle to meet rising deposit demands Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/encouraging-rise-in-2077.aspxFirst time buyer figures up in NovemberMon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/soaring-rent-charges-2076.aspxIncreased rental prices make buying the cheap option Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/housing-slump-leaves-2075.aspxFirst time buyers remain on the endangered list Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/-mates-mortgages-proving-2074.aspxFirst time buyers look to share mortgage costs Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/variable-mortgages-may-2073.aspxA steady base rate has made variable mortgages popular, one expert has claimed. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-to-2072.aspxFirst time buyers could be set to benefit from a new affordable homes deal, which will see the Sanctuary Group invest £90 million in constructing 467 new properties in London. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-face-2071.aspxThe prospect of another recession could over-ride government initiatives to help new buyers, according to one expert. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/house-prices-falls-to-2070.aspxFirst time buyers are set to benefit from significant falls in house prices in the next three years, an expert has claimed.Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/house-prices-set-to-2069.aspxMost of Britain's apparent house price resilience is down to factors peculiar to London and the next few months could see plenty of cheap buying opportunities in the north, an expert has suggested. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/stamp-duty-move-a-missed-2068.aspxChancellor George Osborne has missed a big chance to reform stamp duty in his autumn statement, an expert has argued.Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/october-mortgage-lending-2067.aspxMortgage lending in October was above recent averages, bolstered by strong figures from the mutual sector.Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/house-prices-growing-2066.aspxPopular areas with large numbers of people moving in from elsewhere in Britain have seen house prices rise faster then elsewhere, research has shown.Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-numbers-2065.aspxThe number of first-time buyers in the property market has dipped to a three-year low, according to the NAEA. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-lending-still-2064.aspxMortgage lending in the UK remains sluggish, according to new figures from the British Bankers Association.Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/government-housing-plan-2063.aspxOrganisations involved in the property sector have welcomed the government's proposals to help first time buyers get mortgages with smaller deposits.Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/government-announces-2062.aspxThe government has announced a new plan to support first time buyers as a core policy in its housing strategy.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-face-2061.aspxThe task facing first time buyers in London is huge, an estate agent has said.Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-taking-2060.aspxExtra work and unsecured borrowing have been identified as common steps being taken by people trying to raise the funds for their first mortgage deposit.Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/provider-offers-100-2059.aspxA new 100 per cent mortgage deal for first time buyers has been launched.Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/market-town-price-rises-2058.aspxBuying a house in a market town has become increasingly expensive, new research has shown.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT