First Time Buyers

Young chef gets her shot at independence in Lightwater

Many young professionals dream of striking out on their own and finding the freedom that goes along with living in their very first home, but many also find the obstacle of price blocking their path to independence.

First time buyers in the West Midlands back shared equity schemes

First time buyers and renters in the West Midlands have given strong backing to shared equity schemes which are designed to help people get onto the housing ladder.

Stamp duty holiday must be extended

Commenting on CML figures released today on first time buyers and stamp duty, National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) President Gary Smith said: "The NAEA members have reported a year on year increase in first time buyers to the housing market - accounting for 22% of the market in October 2009, up from just 10% in October 2008.

Barratt to host first time buyer event at Hallam Fields

Barratt North Midlands is holding a dedicated first time buyer event at its Hallam Fields development in Ilkeston this weekend and is inviting wannabe home owners along to find out more about the fantastic range of starter homes on offer as well as the 95 per cent mortgage product it is promoting in conjunction with The Nottingham Building Society.

Barratt to hold first time buyer event at The Willows

Barratt North Midlands is holding a dedicated first time buyer event at its The Willows development in Aspley this weekend and is inviting wannabe home owners along to find out more about the fantastic range of starter homes on offer as well as the 95 per cent mortgage product it is promoting in conjunction with The Nottingham Building Society.

Third of first-time buyers make lucky stamp duty escape

One third of first-time buyers escaped paying stamp duty in September as a result of the government's temporary £175,000 nil-rate threshold, according to new data released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders.

Buying could be cheaper than renting with Barratt West Midlands

Owning your own home has lots of benefits, but many buyers still think that they cannot afford to buy. However, Barratt West Midlands is helping change this perception and homebuyers in Wednesbury will soon discover that it could be cheaper for them to buy than rent at its Edenside development on Elwell Street.

Tory leader gives Aspire development in Witney the thumbs up

Conservative leader and local MP David Cameron visited the newest addition to his constituency last week for the official opening of the brand new £50m retail centre at Linden Homes’ Aspire development in Witney.

Parent power gives student a home at Equinox

When Sue and James Wright noticed Barratt’s Equinox development whilst driving into Cheltenham they decided to find out more, and ended up buying a brand new apartment for their son and daughter to share.

‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ continues lending – and spending

According to latest research, one in four parents plan to use their savings to help their children buy a first home. Around 23 per cent of parents say they already have £41,000 saved in order to provide financial assistance to all their children.

Help is at hand for first time buyers in Gloucester

Miller Homes is urging first time buyers and renters in the Gloucester area to take their first steps onto the housing ladder at Millers Gate, but are warning that the clock is ticking for those who are looking to use the Government’s Home Buy Direct shared equity scheme.