Shared ownership is a popular route towards becoming a first time buyer, but it also has a bit of a negative rep. I’m friends with someone who’s been all the way through the process, so…
Posts tagged First time buyer
Habito online mortgage broker review
Getting a mortgage can be really intimidating. Most likely you’ve spent years building up your deposit and trying to improve your credit score ready for this moment. You’re essentially attempting to prove that you’re trustworthy…
Should you be panicking about Help to Buy ISAs?
Have Twitter panic? Allow me to explain why opening a Help to Buy ISA now is worth your time or not – completely hyperbole free!
On track? Not sure? Try Financial Planning (for free!)
The 7th – 11th of October is Financial Planning Week, and everyone in the UK can get a free session. Find out my experience, and what you should expect from yours.
Lifetime ISA review (from someone who actually used one) plus the best accounts
I used a LISA to get a £6,000 bonus to add to my deposit, and I think more of you should know about them! Find out what went wrong for me, and what I wish I knew sooner.
The questions to ask at a house viewing
(and what you can look up yourself). When you’re looking around somebody else’s house, it can be hard to know what to say – here’s where to start.
How to save for a deposit (like, actually)
How I managed to drag my savings from zero (well, technically minus something) to a little more than the £32,927 average UK deposit over the last 5 years.
How long does it take to buy a house?
Nobody can tell you how long it takes to buy a house – but here’s my full timeline of my own purchase as a first time buyer.
What nobody tells you about viewing houses
When I started looking into buying a house, I had no idea how different it would be to what I’ve seen on TV, or even my experience as a prospective tenant. Also there’s a baby pic of me in this post…
How much does it cost to buy a house?
We’re all aware that in order to buy a house you should save up – but once you’ve decided on your budget and what percentage deposit you’re working towards, how much extra does a first time buyer need to have on hand?