First Time Buyers
Weston Homes proves popular in Hertfordshire
What House? Housebuilder of the Year Weston Homes’ Hertfordshire developments Charter Place and The Meads are continuing to experience a high demand of interest from first time buyers looking to own a property in these sought after locations.
Orbit HomeBuy Agents help buyer find dream home in Bilston
Like so many others Charity Makaya dreamt of one day buying a home of her own but despite a fall in property prices, large deposit requirements from mortgage lenders left her little other option than to rent from a private landlord.
Fairview New Homes continues to support first time buyers
Fairview New Homes has a healthy pipeline of new homes to release for sale throughout the remainder of 2011.
New apartments in Kings Lynn from only £81k
Taylor Wimpey’s popular easystart shared equity scheme is available now on selected homes at the leading housebuilder’s Kings Reach development of property for sale in King’s Lynn.
Armed Forces discount helps Royal Marine onto property ladder
The exclusive armed forces discount from housebuilder David Wilson North Midlands has helped a 24 year old Royal Marine buy his first home at the company’s Lancaster Garden development in Witham St Hughs.
An easy way to secure a first property in Dovercourt
Taylor Wimpey’s easystart scheme gives first-time buyers the chance to purchase a new home for 85% of the price at the leading housebuilder’s Peninsula development of houses for sale in Dovercourt, Essex.
First-time buyer deals on new homes in Wivelsfield
Aspiring homeowners can discover how Taylor Wimpey makes it easy to secure their place at Gainsborough Place, the leading housebuilder’s development of property for sale in Wivelsfield, East Sussex.
Nationwide cuts mortgage rates
Nationwide is cutting mortgage rates by up to 1% for new and existing homebuyers who have a small deposit. The Society will also reduce its product fee by £500 for those who are moving home - effectively a 50% reduction.
Affordable rural living in Norfolk
Orbit Homes have launched their latest development, Wisteria, in the village of Scole, South Norfolk. Aspiring buyers are invited to come along to an open evening on Thursday 12th May between 4pm and 7pm to take a first look at the beautiful new homes now available.
First come first served for FirstBuy scheme
First time buyers wanting to take advantage of the Government’s FirstBuy initiative to get a foothold on the property ladder are being advised to register their interest in the new loan equity scheme now to avoid disappointment.
Affordable solution to buying new in North Manchester
Would-be home owners in Manchester could find that escaping the rental trap is easier than they thought thanks to Redrow.
Skipton launches competitive low-deposit mortgage
Skipton Building Society is further enhancing its help for first and next-time buyers struggling to raise large deposits in order to purchase homes.
Persimmon helps Shaftesbury buyers avoid rent race
Many young house hunters may find themselves stuck in a vicious circle of renting and not being able to afford to save enough money for a deposit at the same time. However, one couple in Shaftesbury has been able to move into their very own property – without a deposit – thanks to Persimmon Homes’ shared equity scheme.
First-time buyers can "Save To Buy" with Nationwide
Nationwide is to launch Save to Buy - an account for first-time buyers to save regularly towards their deposit that also enables them to apply for a Nationwide mortgage with a lower deposit of 5% (95% LTV). The account will be available from 6 May 2011.
First time buyers save five years for deposit
Almost a quarter (23 per cent) of first time buyers trying to get on the British housing ladder expect to spend at least five years saving up for a deposit on their first home, according to research from Santander Mortgages.