First Time Buyers

The facts for first time buyers
Would-be first-time buyers struggling to raise a large enough deposit for a home of their own are being urged to get 'The Facts' – and discover how George Wimpey can help them step on to the property ladder in style at ConteXt, in High Wycombe.

Live minutes from the City for under £60K
Genesishomes is offering commuters the opportunity to live within minutes of the city for just £59,625. At its Chapel East development located on New Road, just around the corner from Whitechapel tube station, city workers can be at their desk in no time at all.

First time buyers to benefit from HomeBuy Direct in 2010
A new decade is now upon us and for those who were thinking of purchasing their first home, Miller Homes is delighted to announce that first time buyers and renters can still take advantage of the Government’s shared equity scheme HomeBuy Direct and make their first steps onto the housing ladder.
Reluctant tenants on the rise as demand outstrips supply
The UK housing market is experiencing a trend of ‘reluctant tenants', following a shift in supply and demand for properties, according to the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA).
Yorkshire strengthens first time buyer mortgage range
Yorkshire Building Society is strengthening its first time buyer range with the launch of a new member-exclusive mortgage for those with a smaller deposit.

Buying a new home is easier than you think
It’s a fact that a deposit of just £5,000 can secure a brand new home for first-time buyers in Basingstoke, under an innovative scheme to make it easier to step onto the property ladder.

Easy Start means no need for a big deposit at Axis
Aspiring homeowners struggling to get a foothold on the property ladder are being offered a fantastic opportunity to purchase a brand new Taylor Wimpey apartment at Axis in Lewisham – without having to scrape together a large deposit.

Good news for first time buyers in Edgware
An unexpected opportunity has arisen to help first-time buyers step on to the first rung of the property ladder – by saving up to 50% on the price of a brand new home at The Edge in Edgware, north London.

Taylor Wimpey offers Deposit Match at Willowcroft
Leading housebuilder Taylor Wimpey is urging aspiring homeowners in Cambridgeshire to get The Facts – and discover why choosing a two-bedroom home at its stunning Willowcroft development could be the best move they’ll ever make.

First homes more affordable than buyers think
A housing venture designed to help first time buyers step onto the property ladder has been heralded a success, with 75% of homes sold.

Residents enjoy fizz of city life at Lemonade Building
Buyers are tasting city living at its best at the iconic Lemonade Building in Barking Central, where the first seven floors are now build-complete.

Bloor opens new show home in Littlecombe
The five-bedroom homes available at Bloor Homes Littlecombe development have proved extremely popular with all of the larger style properties in the current phase now sold. The stunning 5-bed showhome has played a big part in attracting buyers, giving them a real taste of the quality of the build and specification, space and flexibility the homes offer.

Advice on hand for first time buyers at Park Central
First time buyers looking for free independent advice on getting onto the property ladder in 2010 are being urged to visit Park Central in Birmingham city centre on Wednesday 3 February, where developer Crest Nicholson is hosting an open evening from 5pm to 7pm.

Rent or buy? Shared equity could be the answer
With the current economic climate, buyers are struggling more than ever to gather the sizable deposit needed to secure a mortgage. Many people find themselves stuck in a renting rut and prevented from getting their first grip on the property ladder.
High housing costs force people to delay having children
Shocking new research from Shelter shows that people are being forced to delay having children because of the lack of affordable housing.