The latest articles on first time buyers

  1. Being methodical and having a 'buying a house' checklist can make all the difference when you're on the hunt for a new home.

  2. Before you take up a second job, flog all your worldly possessions on eBay and swear off takeaway lattes forever, here's how to get started.

  3. For everything you need to know about buying a home, follow our step-by-step guide and you’ll be a pro in no time.

  4. Mortgage rates have fallen by 1.2% since this time last year, saving the average first-time buyer £100-a-month in mortgage payments and £4,000 on a deposit.

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