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Fixed rate mortgages exclusively for first time buyers

Yorkshire Building Society has recently launched a comprehensive range of fixed rate mortgages exclusively for first time buyers.

Boutique-hotel style living in London's East End

Boutique-hotel style living in London's East End

Genesishomes is offering boutique hotel-style apartments from just £55,000 for a 25% share at Chrisp Street, in the heart of London’s East End.

Mortgages to first-time buyers hits two-year high

The number of loans to first-time buyers hit a two-year high in December 2009, driven by a rush to buy properties in the £125,000 - £175,000 bracket before the year-end stamp duty concession expired, according to figures released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders.

First time buying remained biggest advice driver during 2009

After a chaotic year which saw the credit crunch emerge into a full blown recession, property prices plummet, lenders tighten their criteria, and mortgage borrowers befuddled - latest figures from Unbiased.co.uk, the professional advice website, reveal that over 70,000 consumers sought guidance from a whole of market mortgage adviser in 2009.

Under 30s aspire to home ownership in 2010

The property market is likely to be propped up by the under-30s this year according to the latest research from reallymoving.com, provider of online quotes for home-moving services.

Redrow celebrates Chinese New Year

Buyers in Barking Central can take advantage of some amazing offers as Redrow celebrates Chinese New Year.

Ten tips to remember when saying ‘I do’

With plenty of people expected to pop the question on Valentine’s Day, the next step for many couples could well be to buy a property together.

Top tips for first time buyers

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments you can ever undertake. But for many, the property slump has resulted in dreams of owning their own home slipping out of sight.

Find 'the one' at Loves Farm, St Neots

Redrow is set to play cupid in St Neots this weekend (February 13/14) by match making home buyers with their perfect property.

Make a date with Redrow this Valentine's weekend

Make a date with Redrow this Valentine's weekend

Redrow is set to play cupid in Farnborough this weekend (February 13/14) by match making home buyers with their perfect property.

Couple find independence with HomeBuy Direct

Couple find independence with HomeBuy Direct

Like many young couples, Trupesh and Bijal Raval have long dreamed of investing in their future by purchasing a home together – but unable to afford a substantial deposit, they found the first rung of the property ladder out of reach.

Bespoke living on a first time buyer's budget

Bespoke living on a first time buyer's budget

Bespoke homes are a luxury most first time buyers cannot afford, however leading online estate agent Wooster & Stock has a unique one bedroom apartment on the market for just £229,950, in Camberwell, South East London.

Make your home-buying debut in Burton

With prices at Debut @ Burton starting from as little as £49,995, the days of renting for Burton first time buyers could soon be over.

A helping hand from Taylor Wimpey

A helping hand from Taylor Wimpey

If you’re fed up of renting and looking for a home of your own, why not visit one of Taylor Wimpey’s developments where you can buy a home for just 85% of the purchase price through the company’s Shared Equity scheme that’s available on selected plots for a limited period only.

Help for first time buyers in Somerset

Help for first time buyers in Somerset

Barratt in Somerset is urging first time buyers to take advantage of the extension to a national scheme which enables people to buy a new home with virtually no deposit.