First Time Buyers

Weston Homes welcomes stamp duty relief for first time buyers

Following the Government’s latest budget announcement abolishing stamp duty for first time buyers on home purchases below £250,000, home-counties developer Weston Homes has welcomed the decision and believes this could help kick-start the property market.

Darling gives first time buyers a welcome boost

Taylor Wimpey, one of the UK’s largest housebuilders with developments across the North Thames region has welcomed the move by Chancellor Alistair Darling to raise the stamp duty threshold to £250,000 for first time buyers.

New apartments for under £100k in Hucknall

Bryant Homes is offering househunters the opportunity to purchase a choice of contemporary one and two-bedroom apartments from just £90,995 at Chestnut Grove, its sought-after development in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire.

Affordable homes for couples in Wembley City

Family Mosaic highlights co-habiting couples can now afford a new home at its Quadrant Court development in Wembley City from just £189 each per month.

Stamp duty cut tempts first-time buyers out for Easter

Analysis from moneysupermarket.com has revealed that the Chancellor's Budget cornerstone - the abolition of stamp duty for anyone purchasing their first property under £250,000 - has provided a welcome kick start to the housing market, while the rest of the population have given the Chancellor's plans a big thumbs-up in principle.

Paulton couple first to move with Barratt Kickstart funding

Mike Sweet (25) and Liz Hart (23) have more than one reason to celebrate after finding the perfect family home at Barratt’s Fieldways development in Paulton.

Spring offers for first time buyers in Scotland

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland is offering first-time buyers a choice of incentives to get them on the move this Spring.

Design recognition for Gants Hill homes

An iconic new homes development nearing completion in Gants Hill, Essex, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award by readers of First Time Buyer magazine.

New homes in Bolton from only £52,495

Taylor Wimpey Manchester launches a new showhome at Millgate in Bolton next weekend, the 10th and 11th April. Visitors will be able to see a beautifully decorated Geneva apartment, which, through Taylor Wimpey’s popular HomeBuy Direct scheme, is available for as little as £52,495.

First time buyer finds freedom at Limes Park

Like many first-time buyers, Nikki Leeson didn’t find it easy making the step from living in rented accommodation to investing in a home of her own, and despite saving a considerable deposit, she still found many homes were out of her reach.

Dream homes at Millwood Grange

With space requirements including a home office and room for her brother to stay over, first time buyer Claire Foster knew she needed a starter house rather than an apartment. But, being a first time buyer with a limited budget, Claire thought she’d never be able to afford a house of her own, let alone a stunning new build.

Gain independence with HomeBuy Direct

Many young people want to gain their independence and this means finding a place of their own. In recent years, however, with the high cost of properties and the need for a large deposit to secure a mortgage, this has become unattainable for many people who, like Simon Moseley, have been forced to continue living with their parents.