First-time buyers advice guides

Our expert guidance can help you understand how to take your first step on to the property ladder and buy your first home.

5 articles

Buying a home

Everything you need to know about buying a house, from finding a property and making an offer to dealing with estate agents and the conveyancing process.

First-time buyer schemes

From shared ownership to the First Homes scheme, discover ways to get on the property ladder more easily

27 June 2024

Lease extension and buying a freehold

Find out about the process of extending a lease or buying the freehold if you're a leaseholder.

31 May 2024

The household bills you'll pay as a homeowner

Discover the household bills and maintenance costs you need to budget for when you buy your first home

6 April 2024

Help to Buy Isas explained

You can no longer open a new Help to Buy Isa, but existing account-holders can continue to save towards buying their first home and earn a bonus from the government.

17 January 2023