You’ve reached that last hurdle as a first-time buyer and you’re almost ready to take the final leap to become a homeowner. There are a few things you’ll need to be aware of in your final year of saving for a house. But don’t worry, we’ve put together a handy guide on what to expect [read more…]
If you’re a first-time buyer, your first concern will understandably be whether or not you can afford to buy. You may have found the house of your dreams, but do you earn enough? Recent findings by Zoopla have shown that the average first-time buyer needs a household income of £54,000 to secure a mortgage. Further [read more…]
If you’re thinking about taking an ISA out, you’ll want to be fully informed on what is best for you. For first-time buyers, there are plenty of ISA savings options out there, and some will work better for you than others. Depending on your financial situation, lifestyle, habits, and other variables, a Help to Buy [read more…]
Last updated: 7th April 2020 November 2019 brought with it the important deadline of the Help to Buy ISA. First-time buyers should be aware that, now the government scheme has closed to new applications, they will no longer be able to set up a new Help to Buy ISA. However, you can still use your [read more…]
Good news, first-time buyers! You have more of a chance to step onto the property ladder due to the recently proposed changes to the UK’s shared ownership Government scheme. This guide will outline what these shared ownership changes are and how they will work, as well as who can benefit from these changes in Manchester. [read more…]
