The superpowers you need to go from dreamer to home buyer
I wasn't earning a lot when I bought my first home. And I was buying solo. And since I was...
A Pizza-Lover's Guide to Buying Your First Home
Ever felt the thrill of turning a handful of ingredients into a culinary masterpiece? Imag...
How to Buy Your First Home in 10 Steps
As the new year approaches, I'm delighted to present you with a special gift—a guide to un...
Breaking the Illusion: building your deposit in 3-dimensions
If you wander through the enchanting sets of the Harry Potter film studio, you can't help ...
10 Things You Need to Budget for When You Buy Your First Home
Ever booked a flight with a certain budget airline where the seemingly affordable ticket p...
Beyond the Asking Price: What you should consider when you make your first offer
The most burning question which passes most First Time Buyers lips is "How much should I O...
The Renting v Owning Dilemma: which do you choose?
Feeling a pang of FOMO as home ownership seems like the party everyone's attending? Let's ...
Don't Make the Same Mistake: flooring fiasco
I feel genuinely disheartened when scrolling through social media and stumble upon posts b...
Running the Property Marathon: your mindset journey
For years, I lived along the route of the London Marathon, eagerly going downstairs with f...
From Dust to Your Dream Home: why fixer-uppers shine
If you keep doing the same as everyone else, then you will get the same results. This is m...
First Time Buyer Obstacles: when sellers aren't selling
Logically, you would think that if someone went through the effort of putting their homes ...
I Read the Entire the Autumn Statement: here’s what first time buyers need to know
This week, I immersed myself in the intricacies of the Chancellor's Autumn Statement, navi...
From Confusion to Clarity: bridging the information gap
Have you ever wondered why you feel like you can't trust anyone when embarking on your hom...
The Delayed Broadcast Effect: how to decode property data
Pop the champers, folks! On the 15th of November 2023, HM Land Registry (LR) treated us to...
A Tale of Two Mortgages: fixed-term considerations
Once upon a time, two friends, Emma and Liam, found themselves starting a new journey into...
Savvy FTB Strategies: picking your prime property season
Have you ever considered whether the time of year may have an impact on how much you'll sp...
Banning Leasehold Houses: the alternative could be even worse
Today, we are expecting a mention in the King's Speech about stopping something called Lea...
Beyond the Headlines: making sense of the BOE's base rate decision
In the latest update this week from the Bank of England, the base rate remains steady at 5...
Diminish Drains on your Deposit: how to scrutinise your spending
Have you ever looked at your bank account and seen a direct debit taking money off your ba...
Unravelling Rumours: potential changes to first-time buyer incentives
Dear first-time buyers, this post delves into the numerical intricacies of first-time buye...
The F1 Pit-Stop Paradox: the truth about timing
Have you ever considered comparing the process of buying your first home to a Formula 1 pi...
The 5% Myth: the truth about first-time buyer deposits
Did you know that, on average, first-time buyers (FTBs) put down a deposit of around 15% w...
Piloting Property Viewings: who's guiding you?
Picture this: you've discovered a property that sparks your interest, set up a viewing app...
Fearless First-Time Buyers: navigating a falling property market
In a market where house prices are showing a mixed picture - some areas are seeing decline...
Rapid Remedies: pushing your deposit past the plateau
Saving for your deposit is a journey that can sometimes feel like watching paint dry. It's...
FTB Viewing Tips: how to be window wise
As a first-time buyer embarking on the exciting journey of finding your first home, it's c...
Crucial Credentials: pro tips for presenting your proof of address
Recently, a coaching session with a First Time Buyer, who, as a student still living at ho...
Savvy saving tips using Parkinson's Law
When it comes to packing for a trip, my partner and I have a running joke. My trusty overn...
Securing your home: insurance essentials
We, at FTBUK, have just received the annual renewal notice for our Home Insurance and it h...
Should you buy an ex-rental property?
Buy-to-Let Landlords have recently been selling their rental properties for various reason...