Housebuilders are filling the gap left by Help to Buy with schemes to help with deposits.
Read MoreUptake of Nationwide Helping Hand scheme soars by 53%
Tag: first time buyers
First-time buyers with 5% deposit offered part interest-only mortgages
Lender Gen H will give them up to 80% of the loan on an interest-only basis.
Read MoreWill I be paying off my 40 year mortgage with my pension?
A mortgage expert is urging Britons to be fully informed about 40-year home loans before committing to a deal that could see them repaying their mortgage with their pension.
Read MoreWhy relaxed mortgage rules for foreign nationals are a win for homeownership
First-time buyers (FTBs) are undeniably at the forefront of the UK Government’s agenda, and for good reason. By prioritising this demographic, the Government not only addresses housing affordability but also stimulates a much-needed boost to the economy.
Read MoreMPs call for Lisa reform as strict rules stifle first-time buyers
An influential group of MPs has called for the Government to scrutinise the popular Lifetime Isa, amid claims the accounts disproportionately help well-off savers.
Read MoreMortgage delays causing ‘extra stress’ for buyers
The process of applying for mortgages takes much longer than it did 20 years ago, an estate agent says.
Read MoreMore help for first time buyers with Affordable Homes product
A new high LTV (loan to value) mortgage from Ecology Building Society aims to help more first time buyers struggling to step onto the property ladder.
Read MoreMedieval West Midlands market town is cheapest place in the UK for first time buyers, according to Lloyds
It is worthwhile to consider buying home in this West Midlands market town if you’re wanting to climb the property ladder.
Read MoreThis week’s best mortgage deals include a 3.76% rate for first-time buyers
Best UK mortgage deals of the week, 24 July.
Read MoreFirst-time buyers borrowing more but cannot keep pace with house price increases
First-time buyers are borrowing up to 5% more and being offered larger loans, but they are struggling to keep pace with house price rises.
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