You're about to embark on one of life's most exciting journeys – buying your first home! Our expert guidance covers everything from mortgages and house hunting to furnishing and moving day, helping you navigate each step with confidence. A First Home is here to help.

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Budgeting For Your New Appliances
Putting a little bit of money away each week can soon add up. When moving into your first home it is easy to get swept away in the excitement of it all and f...
Questionnaire: How Far to Stretch Financially on Your Home
Different people will advise you differently when it comes to how much you should stretch yourself to buy your dream home. Some people will urge you to borro...
Questionnaire: Are You Ready for Your First Home?
Buying a house is a life changing experience, so you need to make sure you are 100% ready before you commit yourself. Just because you are ready financially...
The Cost of Buying a First Home
Becoming a homeowner is one of the most expensive costs you will ever undertake. The government is doing all it can to make the housing market more accessibl...
Should I Rent or Buy My First Home?
Deciding whether to buy or rent a property is a personal decision and one often determined by your lifestyle. These few questions below should help you deter...
Tips for a Quick House Move
Moving house is at the top of the list when it comes to stressful activities. Moving into your first home can be just as stressful as your second or third, a...
How We Renovated Our First Home: A Case Study
A boom in the number of home improvement television programmes and how to do it yourself guides has created a DIY culture in the UK, which has resulted in mo...
I Chose to Rent Instead of Buy: A Case Study
Everyone dreams of owning their own home, but there are times when buying does not stack up financially and renting is the best option. Weighing up Your Opti...
My Friends Shared My First Home: A Case Study
Friends cannot only offer emotional support when you move into your first home but they can also provide financial help. Renting a room to a friend is one of...
The Costs Involved in Moving to a First Home
The recession is squeezing first-time buyers tighter than ever before. Lenders are requesting substantial deposits from first-time buyers, meaning less peopl...