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Good friends become neighbours in Liverpool

Good friends become neighbours in Liverpool

For Jenna and Simon it was love at first sight: “We absolutely fell in love with this house” says Jenna “so we didn’t want to look anywhere else. It is just ideal for us. It was everything that we were looking for. People were just snapping them up.”

Revised Stamp Duty rules carry new burden for industry, says Quest

Following the 2010 Budget, Quest, the major technology provider in the survey and mortgage valuation market, has welcomed steps to support first-time buyers entering the property market with the relief from Stamp Duty Land Tax on purchases up to £250,000. However, Quest believes the new legislation also brings due-diligence issues between lenders and solicitors.

Miller Homes welcomes 'Budget for first time buyers'

Miller Homes welcomes 'Budget for first time buyers'

Miller Homes, the UK’s largest independent housebuilder, has welcomed the Government’s “Budget for First Time Buyers” and has predicted that the move will help thousands of buyers onto the property ladder.

Taylor Wimpey South Wales supports Darling’s Budget

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

Darling gives first time buyers a boost

Darling gives first time buyers a boost

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

Lenders must follow government's lead, says house-builder

Lenders should step up to the mark by throwing a further lifeline to first-time buyers now enjoying stamp duty savings announced in the budget, says Galliford Try Homes.

Siblings fly the nest with help from HomeBuy Direct in Telford

Siblings fly the nest with help from HomeBuy Direct in Telford

A special Government scheme aimed at first time buyers has enabled Little Wenlock siblings to secure a dream first home with their partners – on the same cutting edge Telford development.

New homes offer more choice at Earls Meadow

New homes offer more choice at Earls Meadow

High demand from property-seekers has prompted Taylor Wimpey to unveil a brand new selection of homes at its sought-after Earls Meadow development in Wem, Shropshire.

An 'Easy Start' for buyers in Exeter

An 'Easy Start' for buyers in Exeter

Do you dream of climbing onto the property ladder with a stunning new apartment in a picturesque woodland location close to Plymouth, but fear you simply couldn’t afford such luxury? You may be surprised to find your first property is within reach for even less than you imagine, at Taylor Wimpey’s Manor Oaks development in Tavistock.

Young people unable to buy without help from parents

Young people unable to buy without help from parents

According to latest research, more than half of young people think they will be unable to buy their own home without financial help from their parents.

Central London apartments from just £52,500

Central London apartments from just £52,500

Family Mosaic is offering first time buyers a fantastic opportunity to live in the iconic Strata tower in Elephant and Castle for just £52,500. The 42 storey tower is set to be the tallest residential tower in Central London.

Phil Spencer recommends Bristol

Phil Spencer recommends Bristol

Bristol's property market, help for first time buyers and working in television proved top of the list of subjects on the minds of house hunters in the city at the weekend when TV’s Phil Spencer joined Barratt at its award winning development, The Zone in Bristol.

An affordable way to fly the nest

An affordable way to fly the nest

Buying a home of your own in Burton-upon-Trent could be more affordable than you think with Redrow.

Affordable 'Brixton mortar'

Affordable 'Brixton mortar'

Family Mosaic is delighted to offer first time buyers an exclusive opportunity to live in the fashionable inner London district, Brixton. With a growing reputation as one of London’s most exciting urban areas, Brixton has become a magnet for cool and trendy young Londoners, pushing average rental prices to £1,000 a month for a one bedroom apartment.

Taylor Wimpey to host first time buyer event in Croydon

Taylor Wimpey to host first time buyer event in Croydon

Stepping onto the property ladder can be a daunting prospect – but this Saturday 27th March first-time buyers can receive both information and financial assistance at Taylor Wimpey’s new homes development at 793 London Road in Thornton Heath near Croydon.