Expert guides, market updates, and everything you need to know about buying a new-build home in the UK
First-Time BuyersAn explainer for first-time buyers on the First Homes scheme, covering eligibility rules, how the 30-50% discount is applied and locked in for future sales, local connection criteria, and how it compares with other government schemes.
First-Time BuyersA first-time buyer's guide to the exchange and completion stages of buying a new build home in the UK — what happens, key deadlines, deposits, moving day logistics, and how to avoid common last-minute pitfalls before you collect the keys.
First-Time BuyersDiscover how to build genuine friendships and a thriving community on your new build estate. From WhatsApp groups and residents’ associations to shared spaces and family networks, this guide covers everything first-time buyers need to feel at home.
First-Time BuyersEverything first-time buyers need to know about new build warranties and aftercare in the UK. Covers NHBC Buildmark, LABC, Premier Guarantee, the 2-year defect liability period, how to report defects, what is and isn’t covered, and the critical year 2 inspection checklist.
First-Time BuyersA complete UK guide for graduates and young professionals buying a new build home. Covers salary-based borrowing power, student loan impact, LISA strategies, Shared Ownership, developer incentives, credit building, and a practical 2-5 year plan from renting to owning.
First-Time BuyersA warm, honest guide to the emotional rollercoaster of buying your first new build home in the UK. From the initial dream to settling in, discover what feelings to expect at every stage and how to cope with the anxiety, doubt, and joy along the way.
First-Time BuyersA comprehensive A-to-Z guide to every term first-time buyers encounter when purchasing a new build home in the UK. Covers mortgage, legal, construction, and scheme jargon with plain-English definitions and practical advice.
First-Time BuyersA complete guide for single first-time buyers purchasing a new build home on one income in the UK. Covers borrowing power, Shared Ownership, deposit strategies, guarantor mortgages, budget-friendly locations, and managing affordability as a sole borrower.
First-Time BuyersComplete week-by-week timeline for first-time buyers purchasing a new build home in the UK. Covers every stage from initial research and saving through to completion and moving in, with off-plan vs ready-to-move comparisons and tips for managing delays.
First-Time BuyersPractical room-by-room guide to furnishing your first new build home on a budget. Covers what developers include as standard, priority purchases, budget vs premium options, where to save and splurge, best sale periods, and smart furnishing tips for first-time buyers.
First-Time BuyersHow parents can help first-time buyers purchase a new build home in the UK. Covers gifted deposits, gift letters, guarantor mortgages, JBSP products, family springboard accounts, inheritance tax implications, and lender requirements for parental contributions.
First-Time BuyersComplete guide for couples buying a new build home together in the UK. Covers joint tenants vs tenants in common, joint mortgage applications, handling bad credit and unequal deposits, cohabitation agreements, and what happens if you split up.