First-time buyers
Why most first-time buyers use a broker to arrange their mortgage
Eight in ten first-time buyers would use a broker when they come to purchase their home, new research has revealed.
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Rates fall and choice increases for low deposit borrowers
First-time buyers and other borrowers with small deposits or equity are currently benefiting from a growing choice of mortgages and...
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Shared ownership: Is it right for you?
John Doughty of Just Mortgages’ new build division weighs up the pros and cons of shared ownership
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A broker’s view: Stamp duty holiday changes explained
Changes to the stamp duty holiday come into force from 1 July. Greg Cunnington of Alexander Hall has the lowdown...
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The most (and least) affordable locations for first-time buyers
What have Bradford, Blackpool and Stoke-on-Trent got in common? And why should first-time buyers avoid Bath, Oxford and London?
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Why Brits are prioritising a mortgage over marriage
Since the pandemic both the average cost of a wedding and the price of a deposit on a home have...
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First Homes scheme to offer 30% discount to first-time buyers
A scheme to help people purchase their own home at a discount of at least 30% has been launched today...
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What’s the catch? The pros and cons of 95% mortgages
Mortgages for buyers with a 5% deposit are back on the shelves. But, as Miles Robinson explains, there are a...
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Poor credit history? Don’t be shamed into thinking you can’t obtain a mortgage
Contrary to popular belief, having a poor or ‘adverse’ credit history does not mean you cannot apply for a mortgage....
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95% mortgage market gets more competitive as Nationwide swoops in
One of the UK’s biggest mortgage lenders, Nationwide, has announced it will be offering 95% deals for borrowers with 5%...
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