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first time buyers

FAQ: What Disbursements Do First Time Buyers Need to Consider?

23 September, 20160 Comments
Here at Howells our expert property solicitors are always happy to help and answer any queries you may have about the conveyancing process. We’re often asked about the disbursements involved with buying a first home. Here are some frequent questions: Q: As a first time buyer, what costs and disbursements do I need to consider
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Brexit is Providing Opportunities for First Time Buyers

15 September, 20160 Comments
Two months since the UK voted to leave the EU, we’ve sat down with our Managing Director, Mark Hobbs, to discuss the changes we have seen in this short period, and what it means for the average Brit. Buying a House Post-Brexit Mark believes that the financial measures The Bank of England, Government and UK
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Housing marketing changes: who benefits?

16 December, 20150 Comments
In the UK, buying property is big news. A recent survey conducted by Leeds Building Society has revealed that across the UK, 40% of 25 to 35 year-olds are saving money either for a deposit for their first property, or to move to a new
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Could the Help to Buy Scheme cause a bubble? Do you care?

04 October, 20130 Comments
Help to Buy is a government scheme that aims to make getting on to, or moving up, the housing ladder more accessible to existing home owners and first time buyers by purchasing a home with as little as a 5% deposit.  Using Help to Buy there are two ways to purchase a property, up to
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Third of UK’s private rented stock unaffordable says new report

15 July, 20130 Comments
A new report out today has revealed that most of southern England is now off limits to less affluent / low-income families wanting to rent a home. The Home Truths Report, from the Resolution Foundation, is the first of its kind to give a comprehensive assessment of where less affluent families can reasonably afford to
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