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House prices 'not main concern of first-time buyers'

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

It has been suggested that first-time buyers' main concern is mortgage finance - not house prices.

Calls made for more affordable housing

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The government needs to keep its promise on housing targets, it has been suggested.

Nationwide reports house price growth

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

House prices are on the up, according to the latest data.

Property prices falls reported across UK

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Land Registry house price figures differ from those published by Nationwide Building Society and Halifax earlier this month.

Property expert assesses mortgage market

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

It has been suggested that mortgage lenders are waiting for a number of positive trends in the market to occur before offering better deals.

Research is 'vital' for first-time buyers

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

People need to do their research before buying property, an expert has advised.

Expert: Now's a good time to buy property

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Consumers have been encouraged to consider buying property - as now is apparently a good time to do so.

More FTBs 'would boost property market'

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The importance of first-time buyers to the property market has been discussed again.

No more property price drops expected

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Property prices may now have reached the bottom, according to one expert.

NAEA releases new housing survey

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

More people are registering their interest in buying property, according to the latest research from the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).

BSA survey reveals property buyer confidence

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

People are confident that now is an ideal time to buy property in the UK, according to a new survey.

Affordable housing unveiled in Putney

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New homes for the goverment-led HomeBuy Scheme were launched in south-west London today.

Advice issued to first-time buyers

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

First-time buyers must drive a hard bargain, it has been suggested.

First-time buyer mortgage figures published

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Council of Mortgage Lenders has revealed the extent of first-time buyer activity in April.

'A third of renters chose not to buy property'

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Non first-time buyers head to rental property market, according to new research.

Best mortgage firms acknowledged

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Legal & General Mortgage Club Awards night took place last week, highlighting some of the best mortgage firms of the last 12 months.

Interest rates held at 0.5%

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Bank of England's monetary policy committee held interest rates at 0.5 per cent again today.

FTBs with parental help encouraged to buy

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Some first-time buyers are in an ideal position to buy property, it has been claimed.

Property prices rise in May

Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Property prices went up in May, according to Nationwide Building Society.

First-time buyers 'in strong negotiating position'

Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

It has been suggested that first-time buyers could find themselves in a good bargaining positions if they look to purchase property privately.

First-time buyers 'benefitting from HomeBuy scheme'

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The benefits of the HomeBuy Direct scheme have been explained.

More key workers able to become first-time buyers

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Key public sector workers have a much better chance of becoming first-time buyers than they did two years ago.

Lloyds TSB explains its first-time buyer mortgage

Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Lloyds TSB has launched a new mortgage for people buying their first property.

UK properties 'overvalued'

Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A new study from Abbey Mortgages indicates that people in the UK are overvaluing their properties by nearly £40,000.

First-time buyer market percentage up

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New figures show the market percentage of first-time buyers is up year-on-year.

Mortgage availability boost for Scottish first-time buyers

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Lloyds TSB reports that there has been an increase in mortgage availability for first-time buyers in Scotland.

Shared Equity Offers Lifeline for First Time Buyers in Colchester

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Linden Homes is assisting Essex homebuyers with their first step onto the property ladder through its shared equity scheme, allowing local buyers to purchase a new home, for 75% of its market value

First-time buyers 'confident'

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The National Association of Estate Agents has suggested first-time buyer confidence is on the up.

Lending figures 'good for first-time buyers'

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Council of Mortgage Lenders reveals "good news" for first-time buyers.

Further house price drops 'possible'

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' chief economist has his say on property prices.

Bauhaus provides first-time buyer with new home

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A Croydon-based first-time buyer has found the right home for him - and at an afforable price.

More first-time buyers predicted if prices fall further

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

First-time buyers need house prices to fall further if they are to get on the housing ladder, it has been suggested.

Campaign group assesses first-time buyers

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

First-time buyer affordability issues have been discussed by a UK-based campaign group.

Bank of England keeps interest rates at 0.5%

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Interest rates were maintained at 0.5 per cent yesterday, which may have implicaions for those looking to take on their first mortgage.

First-time buyers advised to be patient

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

First-time buyers have been advised to consider house price trends before deciding when to purchase a home.

Eco-friendly modular homes unveiled

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A new property designed with the environment in mind could be ideal for first-time buyers.

Lending boost 'needed' to help first-time buyers and others

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Increased lending will help first-time buyers and other homebuyers, according to one property industry expert.

New stamp duty offer for first-time buyers

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

First-time buyers have been offered a deal where they do not have to pay stamp duty on their house purchases.

BBA mortgage approval figures released

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Figures for first-time buyers are included in the latest mortgage approval information from the British Bankers' Association (BBA)

First-time buyers 'vital for housing sector recovery'

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The importance of first-time buyers to the UK property market has been highlighted in the latest study by Hometrack.

Stamp duty holiday extension will 'encourage' first-time buyers

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Budget proposals aimed to help prospective new homebuyers get on to the property ladder, according to the chancellor.

Parental help could secure first-time buyer mortgage

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A new mortgage which allows parents to help first-time buyers get on to the property ladder has been launched.

Stamp duty holiday 'should help' first-time buyers

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Proposals in the Budget to help new buyers will also see £1 billion invested into the housing market.

Council tax cut for first-time buyers

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Halifax has launched a new scheme to attract first-time buyers on to the property ladder by reducing their council tax payments for one year.

Negative equity 'less concentrated' in first-time buyers

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Negative equity is not concentrated in first-time buyers, says the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).

First-time buyers 'need more houses'

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

More homes need to be built to help prospective first-time buyers get onto the first rung of the property market, according to a building federation.

Increase in mortgage approvals for first-time buyers

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

There is good news for first-time buyers as the number of mortgage approvals rose by seven per cent in February.

First-time buyers can buy a house with an equity loan

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Equity loans could help prospective buyers who are struggling to buy a home get onto the property ladder.

90% mortgages now available from HSBC

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

First-time buyers struggling to afford a mortgage should be cheered by the new mortgage rate announcement from HSBC.

New initiative for first-time buyers

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A new government scheme has been launched that will overcome the "hurdles" faced by first-time buyers.

First-time buyers struggling to climb onto property ladder

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

House prices are stabilising but first-time buyers are still finding it difficult to get on to the first rung of the property ladder, says economist.

Low house prices good for first-time buyers

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

House prices have fallen 16.5 per cent over the last year, according to the latest house price index, which could be good news for first-time buyers looking for cheap properties.

First-time buyers 'can't raise deposits'

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

First-time buyers are struggling to raise the money for a deposit, says a property adviser.

Increase in first-time buyer registrations, says report

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The number of first-time buyer registrations boomed in January and February, according to an estate agency network.

House prices are 'most affordable since 2004'

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The housing market is beginning to "bounce back", according to a new report.

First-time buyers are saving more money

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

More young savers are putting more money into funds for house deposits, says new research.

Turner Review welcomed as good news for first-time buyers

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Lord Turner's decision not to cap mortgages is positive for first-time buyers.

Chancellor asked to improve finance for first-time buyers

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Giving first-time buyers extra financial help is top of a list of suggestions given to the chancellor

Prospective first-time buyers should 'spring clean' finances.

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

First-time buyers are encouraged by Halifax to "spring clean" their finances in order to afford a deposit that will get them onto the first rung of the housing ladder.

AMI calls for more first-time buyer mortgages

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Efforts to revitalise the UK mortgage market should include policies designed to expand the range of products available to first-time buyers (FTBs), the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) has said.

Lenders 'more favourable on shared equity'

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Britons looking to get on to the property ladder might enjoy more success from lenders if they are looking for shared equity schemes rather than shared ownership deals, it has been suggested.

Govt action needed to assist FTBs, says Rics

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Housing market activity could stagnate unless the government issues guarantees for residential mortgage-backed securities to assist first-time buyers (FTBs), according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics).

FTBs 'being victimised by other homeowners' mistakes

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Britons looking to buy their first property are the victims of other homeowners' poor financial decisions, it has been suggested.

NAEA criticises rate cut

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Today's 0.5 per cent cut in the Bank of England base rate will make "no difference" to liquidity in the mortgage market, according to the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).

Seek advice on fixed-rate mortgages, expert says

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Prospective borrowers of first-time buyer mortgages should seek advice before agreeing to a long-term fixed-rate deal, it has been suggested.

Rate cuts 'have had impact on mortgage finance'

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Interest rate cuts have lowered mortgage rates and meant borrowing is less of a burden for consumers, an expert has said.

Living with parents 'simplest solution for FTBs'

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

One of the simplest ways Britons can save up enough money to afford a first-time buyer (FTB) mortgage is by living at home with the parents, an expert has said.

Lenders urged to offer competitive rates

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mortgage lenders need to offer better rates to prospective first-time buyers with smaller deposits to bring in revenue from this type of property purchaser, according to money advice website Moneyfacts.

Parents stepping in to help first-time buyers

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

More first-time buyers (FTBs) are relying on parental help as they consider financial solutions to try and get on to the property ladder, an estate agents have said.

Mortgage lending increases in January

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The damaging impact of the economic downturn on the mortgage market has been much documented, but new figures from the British Bankers' Association (BBA) today showed that loan approvals for homebuyers increased for the third consecutive month in January.

FTBs 'back in the market'

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A property expert says it is encouraging that more first-time buyers (FTBs) are backing in the market and making enquiries about purchasing homes.

FTBs returning to the market

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

More first-time buyers (FTBs) defied the doom and gloom associated with the current economic climate by snapping up property in January, new research has shown.

Britons wrongly gripped by mortgage negativity

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Some prospective first-time buyers (FTBs) could be delaying efforts to purchase a property because they wrongly assume they will not be able to borrow a sufficient loan, according to a financial advice website.

'New-year optimism' for first-time buyers

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Despite the gloom and doom associated with the credit crunch, some first-time buyers (FTBs) appear to be singing a happy tune as they consider purchasing their first property in 2009, it has been suggested.

Some lenders 'loosening their criteria for FTBs'

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

For prospective first-time buyers (FTBs), lending data released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) this month might not have been happy reading.

First-time buyers urged to be disciplined with saving

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Britons saving up for their first property need to be disciplined with their saving, an expert has suggested.

NAEA: Stamp duty should be revised

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The government should revise its policy on stamp duty as occurred during the last recession in the UK, says the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).

Survey shows evidence of 'buyer eagerness'

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

More Britons could be enquiring about buying their first property following recent interest rate cuts from the Bank of England and falls in UK house prices, a study has indicated.

With First Time Buyer Mortgages Thin on the Ground, What Should FTBs Do?

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Editors note: First time buyer mortgages are hard to come by and property prices are still really high but dipping. What options are there for first time buyers? Is this a buying opportunity or should they hold off for a while?

'Good times' for first property buyers

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Falls in UK house prices have meant now is a good time for first-time buyers (FTBs) to acquire a property, an expert has said.

NAEA: FTBs relying on parental help

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Interest rates were cut to their lowest level in history today but a property industry official claims first-time buyers (FTBs) need to be more concerned with the bank of Mum and Dad.

BSA: Mortgage access the problem - not costs

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Access to mortgages is the main problem facing homebuyers rather than the cost of financing a property purchase, it has been suggested.

Save for a home rather than gamble, expert says

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Prospective homebuyers should concentrate on saving up as much money as possible rather than depositing funds in property raffles, an expert has said.

Rate cuts not always good news for first-time buyers

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A further cut in the base rate this week may not be as helpful as first-time buyers hope.

First-time buyer mortgage advice 'vital'

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

It is vital that newcomers to the property market seek first-time buyer mortgage advice, an industry expert has said.

'Jargon confusion' on first-time buyer mortgages

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Many first-time buyers (FTBs) find key financial terms difficult to understand when taking out a mortgage and would benefit from expert advice, it has been suggested.

House price falls providing 'boost for FTBs'

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

More first-time buyers (FTBs) are coming back to the market and seeking mortgage advice after house price falls have boosted the options available for people looking to buy their first property.

Renting 'useful short-term option for FTBs'

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Your Move data has suggested that first-time buyers could be renting in the short term as house prices continue to fall.

First property buyers 'need large deposit'

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Britons looking to take out first-time buyer mortgages will need to have saved up a large deposit, an expert has said.

East Midlands FTBs offered 95% mortgage

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Britons looking to snap up their first property in the East Midlands could benefit from an affordability boost as The Nottingham Building Society this week launched a new financial package for first-time buyers.

Shared ownership and equity deals 'popular'

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

More Britons are opting for shared ownership and shared equity schemes as they look to secure mortgage finance in the current economic climate, says Click n Go Mortgages.

Affordability improving for FTBs

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mortgage affordability for Britain's first-time buyers (FTBs) is improving, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).

Homebuy schemes need greater publicity, expert says

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The government needs to improve consumer awareness of home buy schemes which can help first-time buyers (FTBs) secure their first property, an expert has said.

FTBs risk being frozen out, Rics says

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The impact of the credit crunch on mortgage lending in the UK poses a "real danger" to potential property buyers, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics).

FTBs taking advantage of low prices

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Falling house prices in the UK mean first-time buyers (FTBs) have been able to take advantage of the economic downturn and get on to the property ladder, it has been suggested.

Good times for FTBs in Ryedale

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

First time buyers (FTBs) in Ryedale are heading back to the housing market after finding mortgages to fund their first property.

Property market tipped for major recovery

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The downturn in the property market could soon come to an end, an industry body has predicted.

House price reduction predicted

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

First-time buyers in 2009 could end up choosing from properties that have declined around ten per cent from their current value.

Govt 'making a stand' for FTBs

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The government is trying hard to appear in support of first-time buyers (FTBs) during the current economic economic, a property expert has said.

Shared equity schemes 'good for FTBs'Lenders and first-time buyers (FTBs) benefit from shared equity schemes, an expert has said.

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Lenders and first-time buyers (FTBs) benefit from shared equity schemes, an expert has said.