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What does 2010 hold for the first-time buyer?

5 March 2010 | Sarah Wilkins

We have all heard the encouraging news in relation to the housing market improving, but what is the reality? First-time buyers have had a notoriously hard ride obtaining mortgages, with many lenders requiring...

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Jargon busting for first time buyers

1 comment 8 February 2010 | Sarah Wilkins

Buying a property can be a daunting process, with so much you need to know and understand. I have attempted to explain some of the terms you may have come across or are hearing throughout your journey...

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New model leases for shared ownership properties

1 comment 8 February 2010 | Sarah Wilkins

A new model shared ownership lease aimed at creating more certainty for lenders and more clarity for purchasers of New Build HomeBuy property has been created by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA). The...

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What is the difference between shared equity and shared ownership?

2 comments 8 February 2010 | Sarah Wilkins

You are not alone if you are not sure of the differences between shared equity and shared ownership.  So what is shared equity? You purchase a property and own 100% of it, but you obtain a mortgage...

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