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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.

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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...

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Jan 05, 2017

Insure4you: Help finding the right insurance for homebuyers

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Jan 02, 2017

How to spot problems when buying

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Dec 29, 2016

Help for first-time buyers

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Dec 17, 2016

How to buy with friends

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Nov 17, 2016

How to get a mortgage with family help

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Jan 16, 2016

How to avoid a house of horrors

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Dec 15, 2014

How to save a deposit

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