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Introduction
Use the features in this section to find out all about buying your first home: how to save a deposit, how to find the right property and how to arrange the sort of finance that suits you, whether that be alone, with a partner, with your family or friends.
Jul 31, 2017
How to find the ideal first-time buyer mortgage
If you are buying your first property, follow these commonsense rules for a successful pur...
Jan 10, 2017
How to get government help
If you are a first-time buyer struggling to get onto the property ladder, help could be at...
Jan 08, 2017
How to save money with a flexible mortgage
With a flexible mortgage you can overpay, underpay, take payment holidays and borrow back ...
Jan 07, 2017
How to get your mortgage application accepted
Getting a mortgage application accepted is a lot tougher than it used to be, so you must p...More articles
Jan 02, 2017
How to spot problems when buying
Dec 29, 2016
Help for first-time buyers
Dec 17, 2016
How to buy with friends
Nov 17, 2016
How to get a mortgage with family help
Jan 16, 2016
How to avoid a house of horrors
Dec 15, 2014
How to save a deposit
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