17th October 2024 Calls raised to include Help to Buy in the Budget The head of national brokerage Just Mortgages has called on the Chancellor to put forward a replacement for Help to Buy in the upcoming Budget, to support first-time buyers joining the...
16th October 2024 Spiralling costs see half of all FTBs living in an empty home for... 34% of first-time buyers have opted to renovate their homes themselves to keep costs down, according to new research.
15th October 2024 New towns continue to offer attractive opportunities for first-time... Homes in New Towns are approximately 15% cheaper than the UK average, according to new Halifax analysis
14th October 2024 The questions you should ask when viewing a house Knowing what to look for when viewing a house from the start greatly increases your chances of finding a property that suits your needs best.
14th October 2024 Buckinghamshire BS reprices buy-to-let, holiday let, and first-time... The society has announced several product reprices, with rate reductions of up to 70 basis points across its range.
11th October 2024 FTB mortgage payments over 60% more expensive than five years ago:... Despite average monthly mortgage payments for typical first-time buyers now standing at £931, they are still below the peak seen in 2023.
8th October 2024 Lower rates continuing to fuel demand among first-time buyers ‘First-time buyer’ searches grew by 9.1% in September, following an increase of 5.4% in August.
4th October 2024 Which areas offer FTBs the best chance of an SDLT-free property... It is estimated that almost half of current stamp duty exempt stock has already gone under offer or sold subject to contract across England.
4th October 2024 Where are the best second-stepper locations in England? New research has revealed where FTBs can slingshot furthest up the property ladder thanks to high house price growth.
20th September 2024 Things to consider if you're thinking about getting a... The team at Online Mortgage Advisor explore the key pros and cons of having multiple family members on the mortgage.