http://www.firstrungnow.comThis is an RSS feed for http://www.firstrungnow.com60http://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 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-prospects-vary-2057.aspxThose seeking to get on the property ladder will see different situations in the mortgage market depending on what part of the country they live in, according to an expert.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/firstbuy-has-helped-2056.aspxFirst time buyers increasingly believe the government's Firstbuy scheme can help them get on the property ladder, research has shown.Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-resorting-2055.aspxSome first time buyers are taking on loans and credit card debt to fund deposits, research has found.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/government-action-can-2053.aspxThe government should take action to boost the mortgage market, but not try to do too much to control and shape the whole system, a senior industry figure has said.Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/five-security-checks-2054.aspxBuying a new property often means a hectic period of upheaval so it’s natural that some important tasks fall by the wayside after you move inFri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/costlier-mortgages-making-2052.aspxHigher house prices are a key reason young people are faced with much higher financial burdens than their parents' generation, a report has said.Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/cost-of-buying-house-2051.aspxThe cost of a house edged up in October, new data has suggested, but an expert has said little change is likely in the next few months.Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-lending-up-2050.aspxMortgage lending was higher in September than it has been on average over the last six months, according to the Bank of England.Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/rent-to-buy-a-solution-2049.aspxThere are several steps that can be taken to make more affordable rural homes available for first time buyers.Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/bank-in-90-ltv-pledge-2048.aspxBarclays has launched a series of new mortgage products aimed at first time buyers.Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/new-homes-shortages-2047.aspxThe shortage of new homes threatens to reverse improvements in affordability, a new report has suggested.Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/northward-tip-for-first-2046.aspxThose keen to get on the housing ladder could move to a cheaper part of the country to ensure they can afford it, an expert has suggested.Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/popular-30-year-mortgages-2045.aspxAn expert on mortgages has said the 30-year fixed rate mortgages housing minister Grant Shapps is calling for are unrealistic.Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/long-term-fixed-rate-2044.aspxLenders have questioned the potential demand for longer-term fixed rate mortgages, which housing minister Grant Shapps wants to see more of.Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/two-year-mortgages-may-2043.aspxThe two-year mortgage could be falling out of favour as borrowers look to enjoy more flexible options, an expert has suggested.Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/new-mortgages-launched-2042.aspxA new range of mortgages has been launched with first time buyers in mind at loan-to-value ratios of up to 95 per cent.Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/north-ahead-of-south-2041.aspxNorthern towns with more affordable homes have been performing best when it comes to house sale numbers in the last year, according to a new survey.Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyer-mortgages-2040.aspxNew data has indicated first time buyers are taking out more mortgages.Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/be-aware-of-fixed-rate-2039.aspxShort-term fixed-rate deals are very cheap just now in terms of interest, but borrowers should factor in the size of fees into their cost, an expert has said.Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/reform-needed-to-boost-2038.aspxMore government measures are needed to help first time buyers get on the property ladder, a pressure group has said.Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/new-fixed-rate-options-2037.aspxRates on fixed mortgages are at their lowest in two years, but this is not the whole story when it comes to the cost to borrowers, a study has noted.Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/new-right-to-buy-scheme-2036.aspxFirst time buyers may gain access to more affordable housing under the government's new 'right to buy' scheme.Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgages-for-first-2035.aspxHouse prices tend to be higher in cities than their surrounding counties - but not always, new figures have revealed.Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-advice-for-2034.aspxMortgage lending by mutuals has soared in the past year, according to new figures.Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-mortgages-2033.aspxFirst time buyers may wish to buy terraced homes in the north to get on the housing ladder, according to the combined findings of two recent surveys.Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgages-for-first-2032.aspxA new deal is on offer for first time buyers at a housing development in Hertfordshire.Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-mortgage-deposit-2031.aspxThe size of deposits faced by first time buyers makes it more important than ever to find ways to enable relatives to help with the house buying process, it has been suggested.Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-advice-for-2030.aspxNew figures could indicate a need for better mortgage advice for first time buyers.Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgages-for-first-2029.aspxMortgage deposits are ten times as large as they were 20 years ago, in which time incomes have only doubled, a survey has revealed.Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/bank-cuts-rates-on-first-2028.aspxAbbey for Intermediaries has trimmed two fixed-rate mortgage products aimed at first-time buyers.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-home-mortgage-2027.aspxMore house building is an essential part of helping first time buyers onto the property ladder and preventing another housing bubble, a pressure group has said.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-mortgage-needs-2026.aspxMost youngsters think parental help is needed for those trying to get on the housing ladder, but an expert has noted this is creating a growing market for mortgages designed to tap into such support.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-mortgages-2025.aspxMortgage lending to first time buyers has surged recently, new data has indicated.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-advice-for-2023.aspxA new survey has indicated last month saw the highest share of the mortgage advice market for first time buyers so far this year.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/lender-offers-100-mortgages-2022.aspxA 100 per cent mortgage backed by a family guarantor has been launched to help first time buyers get onto the housing ladder.Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-home-mortgage-2021.aspxHouse prices fell last month, according to the latest Halifax figures.Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/future-first-mortgage-2020.aspxA new poll of young children has shown widespread optimism about homeownership.Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/question-of-how-to-get-2019.aspxThe lack of new homes being built is a key problem those trying to get on the property ladder are faced with trying to overcome, an expert has said.Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/lender-offers-first-2018.aspxA new deal has been made available to first time buyers who can gain the security of parental backing to get on the housing ladder.Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-mortgages-2017.aspxA new survey has shown it is more than £100 a month cheaper to buy than rent on average.Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-time-buyers-mortgages-2024.aspxA new survey has shown it is more than £100 a month cheaper to buy than rent on average.Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-advice-for-2016.aspxThere is still a major shortfall in the supply of new homes, an expert has noted.Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/run-down-property-a-2014.aspxBuying a run-down property at a low cost offers a creative solution to the problem of getting on the housing ladder, it has been suggested.Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgages-for-first-2013.aspxNew figures have suggested banks have dominated growth in mortgage lending in the past year.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-home-mortgage-2012.aspxBarclays has unveiled a series of cuts to its fixed-rate mortgages.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/first-mortgage-seekers-2011.aspxThose who have mortgage applications rejected by Halifax will get help through a new scheme offering details on why their credit scoring is too low.Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/lending-of-first-time-2010.aspxNew figures have suggested the UK mortgage market was stable in July.Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/lending-of-first-time-2015.aspxNew figures have suggested the UK mortgage market was stable in July.Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/coventry-offering-best-2009.aspxFirst time buyers may be interested in a new mortgage deal on offer from Coventry Building Society.Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/university-towns-seeing-2008.aspxTowns and cities with new universities are seeing greater price rises than the UK average, according to Lloyds TSB.Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgage-advice-for-2007.aspxAdvice for potential first-time buyers was in demand in July.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/quarter-of-first-time-2006.aspxOne in every four first time buyers needs help from their parents to get on the property ladder, a new survey has revealed.Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.firstrungnow.com/news/mortgages-for-first-2005.aspxA new mortgage offer has been devised based on the belief that if people can manage to pay the rent, they can cope with a mortgage.Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT