First-time buyers

Buying a home for the first time can be daunting and expensive, which is why it’s important to get fully up to speed before you start your search with Zoopla’s first-time buyers page. Once your name is on the property deeds, you'll benefit from potential equity gains, you can decorate how you like and of course you’ll always have something to call your own.

The 11-step path to getting on the property ladder
October 8, 2019
Don't waste time dreaming about owning a property. Instead, roll up your sleeves and start right now on the quest to maximise your chances.
First-timer stamp duty break: do you qualify?
October 1, 2019
Want to save thousands of pounds in stamp duty buying your first home, but not sure if you’ll meet the criteria? Find what you need to know here.
The most affordable places for first time buyers in Leicester
September 25, 2019
With charms including the Golden Mile of jewellery shops to the National Space centre, the East Midlands city could be worth exploring when looking for a first home.
The most affordable places for first time buyers in Birmingham
September 25, 2019
This thriving metropolis of a West Midlands city has undergone major regeneration in the past few years. But has it priced out those hoping to step on to the property ladder?
Many first-time buyers in the dark about property
September 18, 2019
More than half of people taking their first step on the property ladder think they can borrow up to 10 times their income.
10 pros and cons of the Help to Buy ISA
September 13, 2019
The Help to Buy ISA, which gives you free money from the Government, is only open to new applicants for another six weeks. Here's a reminder of what it's all about.
The return of the first time buyer
September 6, 2019
Getting ready to buy your first home? You are not alone. In fact, our new research has shown that first time buyers are back with a bang.
The tools that will supercharge your property search
July 23, 2019
Looking for a new home to buy or rent? These simple property tools will make the search a whole lot easier.
Six tiny houses for sale on Zoopla
June 11, 2019
Whether you’re thinking of downsizing, looking for a holiday bolthole, or eyeing your first property, one of these six tiny homes could be for you.
6 homes you won’t believe cost less than £100k
May 16, 2019
Fed up with constantly out-of-reach house prices? We’ve searched the UK and found six homes on Zoopla that surprisingly cost less than £100,000.
Zoopla's property jargon buster
May 16, 2019
Our ultimate A-Z will help you get to grips with any unfamiliar terms you come unstuck on.
Home insurance guide
May 14, 2019
Home insurance does not tend to be a topic of choice. But finding the best policy to protect your home and its contents could be the best thing you ever did.
First-time buyer guide
May 9, 2019
You would be forgiven for thinking that buying a house or flat is overwhelming. Zoopla's authoritative first-time buyer guide will help you every step of the way.
The most affordable places for first time buyers in Aberdeen
May 2, 2019
Looking to settle in the Granite city? When it comes to finding an affordable first home, you don't have to be caught between a rock and a hard place.