Kaspars and Elina moved from Latvia to the UK, saved diligently, and purchased a four-bedroom home in Wakefield for £250,000 with a £15,000 deposit. Their story highlights the challenges and rewards of buying property as immigrants.
Harlow in Essex has seen an 87% surge in first-time buyer mortgages over the past decade, making it the UK's fastest-growing hotspot as Londoners seek affordability and green spaces.
UK first-time buyers now have over 500 95% loan-to-value mortgage deals available, the highest since 2008, with rates starting at 4.47% for two-year fixes.
Santander UK introduces a 98% loan-to-value mortgage scheme called 'My First Mortgage' requiring just £10,000 deposit, aimed at helping first-time buyers onto the property ladder.
Santander launches a 98% mortgage for first-time buyers, breaking the traditional 95% limit, but exclusions on flats, new builds, Northern Ireland, and the self-employed restrict access.
Ruth Awori, 26, saved over £23,000 in three years by cutting out matcha lattes, dining out, and transport costs, making small lifestyle adjustments to get closer to buying her first home in London.
Young Londoners share how they bought their first homes at 25, with parental gifts of £400,000 or strict saving habits, amid a challenging property market where family help is increasingly common.
A South London teacher who bought her first home at 24 reveals her biggest regret and offers essential advice for other first-time buyers navigating the property market.
Sophie and Ben bought their £320,000 Leeds cottage in 2023. Discover their journey, from a £32k deposit to creating a cosy, eclectic home just 15 minutes from the city centre.
After failing the manual driving test four times, one learner shares her journey to passing in an automatic car and why manual may no longer be essential. Discover the rising trend in automatic tests.
30-year-old software engineer Nitish Kumar bought his first home in Poplar after his rent increased to £1,765. Discover his property journey and tips for buyers.
New figures reveal one learner has failed the UK driving theory test 128 times, spending £2,944. Discover the challenges and costs faced by learner drivers today.
New figures show the extreme lengths some learners go to pass their driving tests, with one failing the theory 128 times. Discover the costs and challenges of the UK's driving test system.
A woman who married a significantly older man reveals how her husband's 'dad bod' has become an unexpected relationship challenge, sparking debate about age-gap relationships and physical attraction.
Discover whether purchasing a 'doer-upper' property in today's market is a savvy investment strategy or a money pit waiting to happen. Expert advice on calculating renovation costs and maximising property value.