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3 tips to help you save money to buy a house

According to Pew Research Center, more than 52% of young adults between the ages of 18 and 29 years old still live with their parents. More people are coming out of college with increased student loans, car payments, and more credit card debt than ever before.

Buying a Property For The First Time: A How-To Guide For Budding Homeowners

Deciding to buy a property is not a decision taken lightly. It is part of the American Dream and sought after by many.

Why and how to be extra careful when buying a home

Why and how to be extra careful when buying a home

Buying a home is a giant leap that we all take in our life. While most people save for it all their life and buy their dream home in their late 30s, many invest in a property as soon as they start working.

5 ways to know if you’ve found the right house

Shopping for a house can be a time-consuming, stressful, and emotional process - particularly if you’re shopping with a partner. But how do you know when you’ve finally stumbled on the right one?

Checklist for buying a house for the first time

Checklist for buying a house for the first time

The process of buying a house can be stressful and exciting simultaneously. The investment in a home is a huge commitment and predicting the real estate market can be extremely difficult.

L&Q launches new Shared Ownership commercial to help buyers get PricedIn

L&Q launches new Shared Ownership commercial to help buyers get PricedIn

When L&Q’s survey revealed that 81% of participants feel concerned, worried or stressed at the prospect of saving for a deposit, it was clear that many feel home ownership remains out of reach.

Helping hand for customers saving for first home

Building society the West Brom has signalled its commitment to supporting first time buyers with the addition of a Help to Buy: ISA to its range of savings accounts.

Halifax rewards first-time buyers and homemovers with £1000 cashback

Halifax is offering first-time buyers and homemovers £1000 cashback on qualifying mortgages.

First-time buyer mortgage applicaitons hit January spike

Demand for 5% deposit home loans was high at the start of the year, according to Yorkshire Building Society which recorded a significant rise in first-time buyer applications.

First-time buyers can get a helping hand to secure the stylish 'Canford' at Willmott Fields

First-time buyers can get a helping hand to secure the stylish 'Canford' at Willmott Fields

First-time buyers in Shropshire hoping to step on the property ladder in style are being urged to discover the fabulous ‘Canford’ at Taylor Wimpey’s sought-after Willmott Fields development in Wem.

Strata Homes top tips for saving for a mortgage

Following the news that mortgages are cheaper than ever, Strata Homes have put together their top tips for saving for your dream home.

Don't bust the bank of Mum and Dad

Don't bust the bank of Mum and Dad

First time buyers are finding themselves increasingly reliant on the Bank of Mum and Dad as they struggle to find deposits or negotiate bridging loans to secure their dream home.

Lovell celebrates success as new Nuneaton homes are a hit with first-time buyers

Lovell celebrates success as new Nuneaton homes are a hit with first-time buyers

Lovell Homes is celebrating sales success for its Eaton View development, the latest phase of new homes delivered by the company through the Pride in Camp Hill partnership’s ongoing Nuneaton regeneration programme.

Santander increases support for first time buyers with new market-leading

First time buyers across the UK can now take advantage of Santander’s new market-leading Help to Buy ISA rate available from 14th March.

The Yorkshire helps first-time buyers with an extra £500

Yorkshire Building Society is giving first-time buyers a helping hand by offering them an extra £500 cashback when they complete on a mortgage with the Society.