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First-time buyers 'must make sacrifices for mortgage'
Many first-time buyers will need to make sacrifices in order to secure a mortgage, it has been claimed.
01 Oct 2008
Many first-time buyers will need to make sacrifices in order to secure a mortgage, it has been claimed.
01 Oct 2008
Hips 'beneficial to first-time buyers'
It would be to the detriment of first-time buyers if Home Information Packs (Hips) were suspended, it has been claimed.
17 Sep 2008
It would be to the detriment of first-time buyers if Home Information Packs (Hips) were suspended, it has been claimed.
17 Sep 2008
Stamp duty suspension could help first-time buyers
First-time buyers may benefit from a government proposal to waive stamp duty to help struggling consumers get onto the housing ladder.
06 Aug 2008
First-time buyers may benefit from a government proposal to waive stamp duty to help struggling consumers get onto the housing ladder.
06 Aug 2008
Shared ownership schemes popular
As lending criteria becomes tougher and borrowers are expected to raise larger deposits, shared ownership schemes are giving first-time buyers a lifeline to get onto the property ladder.
04 Aug 2008
As lending criteria becomes tougher and borrowers are expected to raise larger deposits, shared ownership schemes are giving first-time buyers a lifeline to get onto the property ladder.
04 Aug 2008
Advice centre urges more clarity for first-time buyers
First-time buyers are being charged "extortionate" fees by agents who are honing in on their lack of understanding of the "archaic" process that is involved in purchasing a property.
29 Jul 2008
First-time buyers are being charged "extortionate" fees by agents who are honing in on their lack of understanding of the "archaic" process that is involved in purchasing a property.
29 Jul 2008
First-time buyers have 'massive opportunities' to grab a bargain
First-time buyers who have deposits are likely to benefit from the slump in the housing market as well as those who have built up equity in their homes.
28 Jul 2008
First-time buyers who have deposits are likely to benefit from the slump in the housing market as well as those who have built up equity in their homes.
28 Jul 2008
First-time buyers return to housing market
First-time buyers are slowly returning to the housing market as figures from the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) have shown a steady increase in those getting on the property ladder.
23 Jul 2008
First-time buyers are slowly returning to the housing market as figures from the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) have shown a steady increase in those getting on the property ladder.
23 Jul 2008
First-time buyers could benefit from house price falls
As falling house prices continue to dent consumer confidence, first-time buyers (FTBs) are reminded that they are likely to be beneficiaries of the current situation.
03 Jul 2008
As falling house prices continue to dent consumer confidence, first-time buyers (FTBs) are reminded that they are likely to be beneficiaries of the current situation.
03 Jul 2008
Homeowners and first-time buyers should "always" shop around for good mortgage deals
Tougher lending criteria should not deter homeowners and first-time-buyers from seeking out the best mortgage deals, an industry expert has advised.
06 Jun 2008
Tougher lending criteria should not deter homeowners and first-time-buyers from seeking out the best mortgage deals, an industry expert has advised.
06 Jun 2008
First-time buyers "in better position"
As house prices fall, the UK population needs to recognise that it is a buyer's market, an industry expert has said.
04 Jun 2008
As house prices fall, the UK population needs to recognise that it is a buyer's market, an industry expert has said.
04 Jun 2008
First-time buyers "silver lining" to housing market cloud
First-time buyers could take advantage of falling house prices, which, according to independent statistics, have taken another drop.
02 Jun 2008
First-time buyers could take advantage of falling house prices, which, according to independent statistics, have taken another drop.
02 Jun 2008
First-time buyers "stand to gain" from falling house prices
First-time buyers are set to gain from the dip in house prices, a price comparison site has said.
30 May 2008
First-time buyers are set to gain from the dip in house prices, a price comparison site has said.
30 May 2008
Housing market is stable but consumers still cautious
Although the credit crunch has left some first-time buyers struggling to get on the housing ladder, the market is still stable, according to industry experts.
27 May 2008
Although the credit crunch has left some first-time buyers struggling to get on the housing ladder, the market is still stable, according to industry experts.
27 May 2008
Buyers' market enables first-time buyers to drive a hard bargain
First-time buyers are forcing down property prices, it has been claimed.
07 May 2008
First-time buyers are forcing down property prices, it has been claimed.
07 May 2008
FTB grant scheme is launched
Key workers and first-time buyers (FTBs) are to have grants made available to them in order to help them buy a home.
09 Apr 2008
Key workers and first-time buyers (FTBs) are to have grants made available to them in order to help them buy a home.
09 Apr 2008
Fall in first-time buyers in February
Last month saw decreases in the number of house buyers on books, as well as falls in the number of houses available and percentage of first-time buyers, new figures show.
26 Mar 2008
Last month saw decreases in the number of house buyers on books, as well as falls in the number of houses available and percentage of first-time buyers, new figures show.
26 Mar 2008
Potential rate cuts alter FTB borrowing habits
With the majority of analysts predicting that the base rate of interest will be cut at least once more in 2008, an increasing number of first-time buyers (FTBs) are choosing to take out tracker-rate mortgages.
19 Mar 2008
With the majority of analysts predicting that the base rate of interest will be cut at least once more in 2008, an increasing number of first-time buyers (FTBs) are choosing to take out tracker-rate mortgages.
19 Mar 2008
Budget helps FTBs
The chancellor of the exchequer announced a number of measures in his first Budget which are aimed at helping new buyers onto the UK property ladder.
13 Mar 2008
The chancellor of the exchequer announced a number of measures in his first Budget which are aimed at helping new buyers onto the UK property ladder.
13 Mar 2008
Market offers FTBs many opportunities
The current housing market conditions favour first-time buyers (FTBs) and present huge opportunities.
26 Feb 2008
The current housing market conditions favour first-time buyers (FTBs) and present huge opportunities.
26 Feb 2008
Stamp duty bills rise
UK stamp duty bills increased between 2002 and 2007, making it increasingly difficult for first-time buyers (FTBs) to make it onto the property ladder.
25 Feb 2008
UK stamp duty bills increased between 2002 and 2007, making it increasingly difficult for first-time buyers (FTBs) to make it onto the property ladder.
25 Feb 2008
Loan changes to have little affect on FTBs
First-time buyers (FTBs) are unlikely to be affected in any major way by new rules regarding student loans.
30 Jan 2008
First-time buyers (FTBs) are unlikely to be affected in any major way by new rules regarding student loans.
30 Jan 2008
Hips defended over effect on FTBs
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' (Rics') claim that Home information packs (Hips) are forcing first-time buyers (FTBs) out of the housing market have been slammed.
15 Nov 2007
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' (Rics') claim that Home information packs (Hips) are forcing first-time buyers (FTBs) out of the housing market have been slammed.
15 Nov 2007
Empty nesters choosing to downsize
Many empty nesters are downsizing their home in order to help their children onto the property ladder.
09 Nov 2007
Many empty nesters are downsizing their home in order to help their children onto the property ladder.
09 Nov 2007
Commuter towns see FTB influx
Commuter towns just outside London are benefiting from unaffordable house prices in the capital.
09 Nov 2007
Commuter towns just outside London are benefiting from unaffordable house prices in the capital.
09 Nov 2007
FTB confidence grows
It appears that first-time buyers (FTBs) are regaining their confidence in the housing market.
19 Sep 2007
It appears that first-time buyers (FTBs) are regaining their confidence in the housing market.
19 Sep 2007
FTBs clued-up over home costs
New research shows that first-time buyers (FTBs) have a realistic view of the costs associated with buying a home.
19 Sep 2007
New research shows that first-time buyers (FTBs) have a realistic view of the costs associated with buying a home.
19 Sep 2007
Small changes make a house more homely
First-time buyers (FTBs) on a budget can 'make their home their own' by investing in a little home decorating.
05 Sep 2007
First-time buyers (FTBs) on a budget can 'make their home their own' by investing in a little home decorating.
05 Sep 2007
FTBs sacrifice space in order to buy
Home sellers are finding that first-time buyers (FTBs) will settle for less when looking for a property.
23 Aug 2007
Home sellers are finding that first-time buyers (FTBs) will settle for less when looking for a property.
23 Aug 2007
FTBs can benefit from interest-only deals
Interest-only mortgages can be a viable option for first-time buyers (FTBs).
22 Aug 2007
Interest-only mortgages can be a viable option for first-time buyers (FTBs).
22 Aug 2007
FTBs choose to be close to work
Being close to work is becoming a bigger priority for first-time buyers (FTBs) than other considerations when purchasing a house.
08 Aug 2007
Being close to work is becoming a bigger priority for first-time buyers (FTBs) than other considerations when purchasing a house.
08 Aug 2007
First-time buyers 'in conflict over buy-to-let'
First-time buyers are in conflict about the impact of buy-to-let property on the housing market, it has been revealed.
06 Aug 2007
First-time buyers are in conflict about the impact of buy-to-let property on the housing market, it has been revealed.
06 Aug 2007
Affordability decreases in London
London is proving to be too expensive for the majority of first-time buyers (FTBs).
01 Aug 2007
London is proving to be too expensive for the majority of first-time buyers (FTBs).
01 Aug 2007
Investors drive first-time buyers out of Belfast
Investor buyers have made Belfast an increasingly hostile environment for first-time buyers, according to one of the city's leading estate agents.
24 Jul 2007
Investor buyers have made Belfast an increasingly hostile environment for first-time buyers, according to one of the city's leading estate agents.
24 Jul 2007
FTBs increase property market share
First-time buyers (FTBs) have increased their share of the property market for the first tie since February.
19 Jul 2007
First-time buyers (FTBs) have increased their share of the property market for the first tie since February.
19 Jul 2007
Costly surprises hit FTBs
First-time buyers (FTBs) are being stung by nasty surprises within a year of moving into their first home because they are not carrying out proper checks.
18 Jul 2007
First-time buyers (FTBs) are being stung by nasty surprises within a year of moving into their first home because they are not carrying out proper checks.
18 Jul 2007
Govt plans housing shake-up
The government plans to bring in new measures to make it easier for first-time buyers (FTBs) to get onto the property ladder.
10 Jul 2007
The government plans to bring in new measures to make it easier for first-time buyers (FTBs) to get onto the property ladder.
10 Jul 2007
Stamp duty stems flow of FTBs
It is becoming harder for first-time buyers (FTBs) to get onto the property ladder as increasing house prices lead to more people paying stamp duty.
09 Jul 2007
It is becoming harder for first-time buyers (FTBs) to get onto the property ladder as increasing house prices lead to more people paying stamp duty.
09 Jul 2007
Brown committed to affordable housing
Gordon Brown has pledged to improve the availability of affordable housing for first time buyers when he becomes prime minister later this week.
25 Jun 2007
Gordon Brown has pledged to improve the availability of affordable housing for first time buyers when he becomes prime minister later this week.
25 Jun 2007
Young look to get on the property ladder
New research has suggested that young people are now more concerned about getting on the property ladder than getting a degree.
21 Jun 2007
New research has suggested that young people are now more concerned about getting on the property ladder than getting a degree.
21 Jun 2007
CML concern over parental support
The first-time buyer market could become "polarised" if buyers continue to rely on their parents for funding, it has been warned.
05 Jun 2007
The first-time buyer market could become "polarised" if buyers continue to rely on their parents for funding, it has been warned.
05 Jun 2007
Co-ownership 'the only way' for first-time buyers
Shared ownership arrangements could be the only way for many first-time buyers to get their foot on to the property ladder, one industry body has warned.
25 May 2007
Shared ownership arrangements could be the only way for many first-time buyers to get their foot on to the property ladder, one industry body has warned.
25 May 2007
Third of first-time buyers 'need parent's help'
Nearly a third of hopeful first-time buyers are getting financial help from their parents in order to pay for their first home, research suggests.
24 May 2007
Nearly a third of hopeful first-time buyers are getting financial help from their parents in order to pay for their first home, research suggests.
24 May 2007
Hips 'will benefit first-time buyers'
The introduction of Home Information Packs (Hips) in June is likely to significantly benefit first-time buyers, the Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP) has claimed.
22 May 2007
The introduction of Home Information Packs (Hips) in June is likely to significantly benefit first-time buyers, the Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP) has claimed.
22 May 2007
First-time buyers told to look north
The north of England is the best place for first-time buyers to look, housing industry experts have advised.
27 Apr 2007
The north of England is the best place for first-time buyers to look, housing industry experts have advised.
27 Apr 2007
Shelter warns on first-time buyers
Homelessness charity Shelter has warned that the difficulty of getting on the housing ladder is greater than ever, following the publication of its annual affordability index.
23 Apr 2007
Homelessness charity Shelter has warned that the difficulty of getting on the housing ladder is greater than ever, following the publication of its annual affordability index.
23 Apr 2007
First-time buyers call for stamp duty review
House prices have risen so quickly in recent years that many first-time buyers are finding it increasingly difficult to find an affordable property
13 Mar 2007
House prices have risen so quickly in recent years that many first-time buyers are finding it increasingly difficult to find an affordable property
13 Mar 2007
FTBs move abroad to save money for UK house purchase
Many first-time buyers are looking to live overseas in order to help finance the purchase of a UK home, according to a new survey
12 Mar 2007
Many first-time buyers are looking to live overseas in order to help finance the purchase of a UK home, according to a new survey
12 Mar 2007
First-time buyers stay away after rate rise
The number of first-time buyer mortgage applications has fallen over the course of January after hitting an eight-month peak at the end of 2006, Mortgage Direct has said
09 Feb 2007
The number of first-time buyer mortgage applications has fallen over the course of January after hitting an eight-month peak at the end of 2006, Mortgage Direct has said
09 Feb 2007
FTBs more likely to take financial risks
First-time buyers are more likely to take financial risks, according to findings from Yorkshire Bank.
29 Jan 2007
First-time buyers are more likely to take financial risks, according to findings from Yorkshire Bank.
29 Jan 2007
Affordability gap widens says CML
The cost of the average home grew to 3.29 times the average combined incomes of couples looking for their first home during November, new figures have shown
17 Jan 2007
The cost of the average home grew to 3.29 times the average combined incomes of couples looking for their first home during November, new figures have shown
17 Jan 2007
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