Tag Archives: first time buyers

What the NewBuy scheme means for first time buyers

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Nirav

Today Monday 12th March the NewBuy scheme was launched. The NewBuy scheme assists buyers who have a deposit of at least 5 per cent to buy a new build home. This is a smaller deposit than is normally required. The … Continue reading →

Taking out a mortgage – Details for the first time home buyers

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Nirav

In the recent years taking out a mortgage for the first time has become more of a difficulty. With the slowdown of the economy, the rules have tightened and become more stringent. The lenders too have become more particular regarding … Continue reading →

FirstBuy – Does it help “PropVestors” or just another government gimmick?

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Nirav

Help for 10,000 FTBs Shared equity means, shared losses Help only for a few FTB and only New Builds What is it? 1. FirstBuy will be offered on selected properties across a range of new build schemes following an assessment … Continue reading →