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First Time Buyers

Parents 'go dutch' on their children's deposit

The Bank of Mum and Dad is continuing to play an important role in their offspring’s first property purchase with current homeowners having received, on average, half of their deposit (49 per cent) from their parents or their partner’s parents.

New homes for first time buyers at Woodland View

New homes for first time buyers at Woodland View

Scotland’s leading housebuilder is urging first time buyers in Stirlingshire to see what they have to offer at their stunning new development in Doune.

First-time buyers took out 6,600 more loans in April than a year ago

New CML data released on the profile of UK lending in April 2014, including first-time buyer, home mover, remortgagor and buy-to-let lending, shows:

First time buyers need more Help to Buy

The average age UK house hunters estimate they will be able to take their first step onto the property ladder is 36 years old, according to research by MoneySuperMarket.

First time buyers underestimate time to get on housing ladder

There is a marked difference between the expectations of those hoping to get on the housing ladder and the reality, according to new research from Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank.

First time buyers get stamp duty boost

As a sign of its ongoing commitment to helping first time buyers get onto the property ladder, Halifax has offered to pay the full stamp duty bill for first time buyers purchasing properties up to the value of £250,000.

A quarter of first-time buyers are unprepared for the cost of stamp duty

Almost a quarter (22%) of first-time buyers are not considering the cost of stamp duty before making an offer on their potential home, according to new research by TSB. Alarmingly, one in seven (14%) people buying their second or third homes do not consider stamp duty either.

First-time buyers flock to live on stunning development

Building new homes at Plymstock Quarry is one of the most exciting redevelopments that Plymouth has seen in a long time and thanks to the Government’s Help to Buy scheme it is proving a big hit with buyers.

Skipton boosts support first time buyers

The UK’s fourth largest building society is strengthening its efforts to support first time buyers even more, as it joins the government backed Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme.

The Hedgerow at Oakham Heights provides ideal homes for first time buyers

The Hedgerow at Oakham Heights provides ideal homes for first time buyers

Housebuilder Larkfleet Homes has added an additional development – perfect for first-time buyers – to its energy-efficient housing offering at Oakham Heights.

TSB helps borrowers make successful mortgage applications

Almost two fifths (38%) of Brits searching for their first or next property are concerned their mortgage application may not get accepted, according to new research by TSB. Of those looking for a new property, younger buyers (under the age of 35) are the most concerned (66%).

Help to Buy - Wales puts first time buyers onto the property ladder

Help to Buy - Wales puts first time buyers onto the property ladder

Leading housebuilder Barratt has pledged to help as many first time buyers in South Wales as possible take their first step on the housing ladder this year following the launch of Help to Buy – Wales.

Average deposit reduced to £9,238 for first-time house buyers

New figures from housebuilder Morris Homes have revealed that its first-time buyers are paying deposits of just £9,238 on their homes - £17,621 less than the national average.

Linden Homes can soften the financial blow to first time buyers needing deposit help

Linden Homes can soften the financial blow to first time buyers needing deposit help

New research shows that almost two thirds of first time buyers receive help in saving for a deposit – with the Bank of Mum and Dad playing an important role in the process.

Affordable homes event to give first time buyers a boost

Affordable homes event to give first time buyers a boost

Would be homeowners in Flintshire can find out how they could leap onto the property ladder at an open day on Sunday, hosted by Redrow Homes and Tai Clwyd.