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9 homes around the UK for first-time buyers using new Help to Buy loan

FIRST-TIME buyers can get on the property ladder with a new Help to Buy scheme. The programme enables wannabe homeowners in England to purchase a property with just a 5% deposit,…

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New builds for first-time buyers on sale with Help To Buy in London

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New builds for first-time buyers on sale with Help To Buy in London

One of these could be your future home (Picture: Metro.co.uk/ Tony Mitchell) Spring has sprung and there’s a feeling of optimism in the air now that the weather’s warming up,…

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Lockdown makes first-time buyers in London £4,000 a year better off than renters

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Lockdown makes first-time buyers in London £4,000 a year better off than renters

(Picture: Getty Images) Renting isn’t easy – many face difficult landlords, poor quality housing and high costs. And now there’s even more bad news for renters as even with homeowners…

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The 5% deposit mortgages for first-time buyers being brought back by lenders

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The 5% deposit mortgages for first-time buyers being brought back by lenders

MORE mortgage lenders are bringing back 5% deposit deals to help first-time buyers get on the property ladder. Lenders pulled almost all of these types of mortgage deals, which are favoured by first-time buyers, when…

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Lifetime ISAs: Are they a good idea for first-time buyers?

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Lifetime ISAs: Are they a good idea for first-time buyers?

Is a Lifetime ISA the right option for you? (Picture: Getty) Everyone has been trying to save as much as possible during lockdown but there’s often confusion about which savings…

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Nine affordable London flats that are perfect for first-time buyers

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Nine affordable London flats that are perfect for first-time buyers

One of these swish flats could be your first rung on the property ladder (Picture: Metro.co.uk) Next Monday is the start of the first National Home Buying Week, a brand…

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Yorkshire Building Society launches 5% deposit mortgages for first-time buyers

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Yorkshire Building Society launches 5% deposit mortgages for first-time buyers

YORKSHIRE Building Society is bringing back 5% deposit mortgages for first-time buyers as the low-deposit loans start to return to the market. Lenders pulled almost all of these types of mortgage…

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What first-time buyers should know before they apply for a mortgage

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What first-time buyers should know before they apply for a mortgage

Preparation is key (Picture: Lara Jarvis/Metro.co.uk) Buying your first home can feel like a daunting prospect. Yes, it’s exciting, but it’s not without stress. It’s good to be prepared, so…

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8 homes worth £300k first-time buyers don't have to pay stamp duty on even after holiday ends

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8 homes worth £300k first-time buyers don’t have to pay stamp duty on even after holiday ends

RISHI Sunak extended a stamp duty holiday until September – but first-time buyers will still be able to cash in on a tax break even after it ends. The Chancellor’s…

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Five homes for first-time buyers that are stamp duty exempt and under £300k

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Five homes for first-time buyers that are stamp duty exempt and under £300k

If you’re a first-time buyer, take advantage (Picture: Zoopla) Worried about what the stamp duty holiday ending – or extending – means for you? When it comes to these properties,…

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