26 Apr 2024 | Advice, First Time Buyers
A good broker can save you money and make sure you get the right mortgage loan to suit you. Here’s some more good reasons why it’s worth using one… You’re getting on the property ladder for the first time, or you’re looking to move to a bigger place. You need a...
23 Apr 2024 | Advice, First Time Buyers, Property
Research published by Unbiased earlier this year said that Richmond upon Thames, Winchester and Monmouth in Wales were the top three happiest places to live in the UK. Surely though it’s about finding the right location to suit you and your lifestyle. Here’s five key...
22 Apr 2024 | First Time Buyers, News
The threshold at which stamp duty is paid could be increased to save homebuyers money, according to the media. Over the past few days, several newspaper websites have reported rumours of a possible stamp duty change later in the year, which would benefit certain...
8 Feb 2024 | First Time Buyers, News
Over 60% of first-time buyers are teaming up with someone else to buy their first home, according to Halifax. The lender says that joint first-time buyers now account for 63% of all mortgage transactions, with mortgage completions now in joint names with two or more...
8 Feb 2024 | First Time Buyers, News
The government’s First Homes Scheme is intended to help first-time buyers get onto the property ladder by offering homes at a discount. Read on to find out if you’re eligible… The government’s First Homes Scheme offers buying discounts for first-time...
7 Feb 2024 | First Time Buyers, Moving House, News
The latest House Price Index from Halifax shows encouraging signs for the housing market. House prices went up by 1.3% in January, according to Halifax. This increase marks the fourth monthly rise in a row, says the lender. It also reveals that property prices grew by...