Case Studies

Real stories from people buying their first homes across different circumstances and budgets. Each case study shows their decisions, challenges faced and outcomes achieved.

Finding a First Home: Case Study

See how a first-time buyer navigated making an offer, securing finance, and closing the deal on his first home.

Finding a Mortgage: Case Study

Follow Jane's mortgage search as a self-employed first-time buyer working through comparison sites and finding the right loan.

How We Renovated Our First Home: A Case Study

Sarah and Lee bought a rundown Victorian flat for £90,000 and renovated it themselves to create their first home.

I Chose to Rent Instead of Buy: A Case Study

One woman chose renting over buying and found it made better financial sense than stretching for a mortgage deposit.

Moving Away from Home: Case Study

See how Julie managed selling her first home and buying a house with her boyfriend, from finding an estate agent to arranging a new mortgage.

My Friends Shared My First Home: A Case Study

How one first-time buyer cut mortgage costs by renting a room to a friend.