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First Time Buyer

For anyone looking to buy their first home, the process can seem daunting. At reallymoving.com, we’ve put together a range of top tips and informative guides to help First-Time Buyers at every step of the way.

Experts’ Key Property Predictions for 2023

What do those in the property industry see happening to the market over the next year?

Buying a house, Selling a home, First Time Buyer, News, Mortgages

Rishi Sunak's Vision for UK Housing: Plans and Policies

What plans does Rishi Sunak have for housing as the current UK Prime Minister, and how do they differ from Liz Truss'?

Buying a house, First Time Buyer, News

Autumn Statement Insights: Future of UK Property Market

In his much-anticipated Autumn Statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt laid out his tax and spending plans in an attempt to reverse the impact of Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-Budget.

Buying a house, First Time Buyer, News

Understanding 50-Year Mortgages: A UK Announcement Overview

Governments have long battled with the dilemma of how to make houses more affordable for First Time Buyers – and even in its dying days, the Boris Johnson government has been no different.

First Time Buyer, News, Mortgages

Street Votes Explained: Impact of The Queen's Speech

A look at the new 'levelling up' plans announced as a way to give residents more input into property planning in their local area.

Conveyancing Process, First Time Buyer, News

Is It Really Best to Buy Instead of Renting?

Most people looking to move out from their family home will be told that buying is the better option to renting. But is this always the case?

First Time Buyers, Buying a house, Renting, First Time Buyer

How Do I Explain to My Family That the Property Market is Different Now?

When asking older family members for advice on buying your first home, a problem many young people face is a difference in attitudes towards buying based on the generational changes in the market.

First Time Buyers, Buying a house, First Time Buyer

Optimistic Outlook: 5 Reasons for UK Home Buyers in 2022

A look at why 2022 could be a good year for buyers to purchase a home.

Conveyancing, Buying a house, First Time Buyer

Journey of a First-Time Buyer in the UK: Dominika’s Experience

We're always eager to hear about how real people bought their first home and what worked for them.

This week, we're featuring Dominika, who was able to buy her first home on her own, with two rather large dogs and her tenancy coming to an end. Here's her story:

First Time Buyers, Buying a house, First Time Buyer, First Time Buyer Stories