First Time Buyers Guide

Buying your first home is exciting. We have put together an extensive First Time Buyers section as a simple and handy resource for anyone buying their first home. It’s worth taking a look to ensure you are aware of the jargon, what steps you need to take, and when to take them.

Before you buy

How to save for a house deposit

It is a dream for most young couples and professionals to take their first steps onto the property ladder - let us help you save for that major deposit

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Negotiating a house offer

For first time buyers the opportunity to finally make an offer on the house of your dreams is one you will grab with both hands.

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Mortgage incentive schemes for first time buyers

Incentivised mortgages are a great way for first time buyers to step onto the first rung of the property ladder

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Freehold or Leasehold – what is the difference?

If you are unfamiliar with the terms freehold and leasehold as a first time buyer then don’t worry, as we explain what they mean and how this can affect the type of property you choose to purchase

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The buying process

What are searches when buying a house?

Local searches are an essential part of the modern-day conveyancing process.

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What is conveyancing?

Buying your first property can be an overwhelming experience without the help of an experienced property lawyer to guide you through the conveyancing process – but what exactly is conveyancing you may ask?

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Having an offer accepted on a house – what happens next?

First and foremost, congratulations are in order! The offer for your first home has been accepted. You’ve already jumped through numerous hoops to get to this stage in the moving process, so what happens next?

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Exchanging house contracts

This article gives first time buyers all the information they need to deal with the process of exchanging house contracts

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