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17-Jun-2013 The choice of first time buyer mortgages has reduced in the past 12 months
13-Jun-2013 4,000 people have been able to reserve their dream home using the shared equity part of the Help-to-Buy scheme
12-Jun-2013 Loan-to-value ratios have hit 80 per cent for first time buyers
10-Jun-2013 Number of first time buyers has risen by 15 per cent
06-Jun-2013 64 per cent of first time buyers have to rely on their parents for financial support
Help for First Time Buyers: How to Afford your First Home
Interest rates are low but could rise? Is this a good time to buy?
Yes No
Varialbe rate mortgages go up if bank interest rates do. Which is your preference?
Fixed Rate Variable rate
Interest only mortgages are cheaper but in the end you don't end up owning the property. Which is better?
Interest Only Repayment
House prices are waivering. Do you think this is a good time to buy?
Shared equity mortgages allow you to buy a new home with 5% deposit and an equity loan through FirstBuy. What do you think?
Too complicated Too expensive Too risky
Rent to buy allows you to peg a property price, save towards a deposit and pay reduced rent. What do you think?
Works best in a rising market Too complicated Good option