5 Great Resources For First Time Buyersfeatured
As first time buyers, we’re pretty new to the world of mortgages, estate agents, and surveys. Since we’ve never bought a house before, the whole process can be a little confusing, overwhelming and stressful. Thankfully, there are lots of people out there who can offer us advice and break down the property-buying lingo for us - from friends and family members to experts such as mortgage advisors. However, while it’s a good idea to ask for help, it’s also worth doing some homework yourself you know what to expect on your home-buying journey. If you want to buy a house but you’re unsure where to begin, here are just a few great resources:
The First Time Buyer
The home buying journey is likely to be full of ups and downs, so it makes sense to familiarise yourself with the key steps to buying a house.
The First Time Buyer is a great place to start. Whether you need help finding the house for you, or you’re struggling to get your head around the whole conveyancing malarkey, this is a brilliant one-stop-shop for all things property. It’s also ideal if you’re looking to compare conveyancing solicitors or mortgage rates.
The First Time Buyer also has a team of property experts to hand to answer your questions. So whether you’re keen to know how much of a deposit you need or you have a query about the first time buyer ISA, this is the place for you.
Every so often you may see a familiar face on The First Time Buyer, as I recently became a contributor and will be posting my own blog posts and guides from time to time.
Principality’s First Time Trier
Sometimes I feel silly calling myself a first time buyer because I’m not actually in a position to buy somewhere just yet. I guess technically I’m a ‘first time trier‘, a term coined by Principality Building Society to describe those who are trying really hard to save for a home of their own.
Principality’s website is packed full of useful information for first time buyers (and triers) such as the infographic below. If you’re looking for a website that offers no-nonsense tips and tricks without complex lingo, this is definitely worth a look.
I recently wrote an article for them myself, looking at how I saved £10,000 in a year towards a deposit.
Zoopla
As a prospective first time buyer, you’ll probably already spend a considerable amount of your time staring longingly at houses for sale on Zoopla. While you’re there, be sure to check out the advice section as there are some handy property guides for FTBs.
On The Market
On The Market has a really useful blog packed full of tips for first time buyers. If you’re considering buying a property with your friends, or you’re keen to wise-up to some of the most common home buying pitfalls, I’d definitely recommend paying them a visit.
What House?
With so many offers and deals available for first time buyers, when looking to buy a home of your own, it can be a good idea to keep up-to-date with property news. What House?’s news section is perfect for this, and it’s packed full of relevant news stories.
