First-time buyers

NatWest adds new 90% LTV deals to range

NatWest Intermediary Solutions is launching a series of new higher LTV deals tomorrow into...

The Leeds cuts rate of five-year LAM deal

Leeds Building Society has cut the rate on its five-year fixed rate Local Authority...

RICS wants compulsory regulation of estate agents

Nearly one-third of first time buyers admit they do not have a good understanding...

Mutuals making the most of Funding for Lending

Gross mortgage lending by building societies and mutual lenders hit £2.9bn in March 2013,...

Nationwide celebrates two years of Save to Buy

1,715 customers have so far bought a home with Nationwide Building Society’s Save to...

Key analysis of FTB disenfranchisement published

Delays in getting on the housing ladder will cost the average first-time buyer over...

Gross mortgage lending below monthly average

Net mortgage borrowing from the banks fell by 0.1% over the year to March,...

Lloyds TSB reveals extent of its FTB help

Lloyds TSB's Local Lend a Hand scheme has helped more than 1,100 first-time buyers...

The Saffron opens up availability of 95% deal

Saffron Building Society has widened access to its 95% LTV first-time buyer mortgage, to...

3% rise in first time buyers

The number of first-time buyers increased by 3% in February, according to the Council...

First Direct reduces 90% LTV rates

First Direct has cut its 90% LTV fixed rate mortgages by up to 30...

Many would-be FTBs sceptical about Help to Buy

The average age house hunters in the UK think they will be able to...

IMLA: government need to clarify Help To Buy mortgage guarantees

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) wants the government to ensure the Help To...

Government proactivity is encouraging

Given the criticisms the government’s Help to Buy scheme has received since the Budget...
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