first time buyer Archives - Leading Property Lawyers A fresh approach to conveyancing Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:10:56 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/LPL-Favicon.svg first time buyer Archives - Leading Property Lawyers 32 32 First Time Buyer Guide https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/first-time-buyer-guide/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:45:34 +0000 https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/?p=5937 How LPL can help you buy your first home Becoming a first time buyer is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. At LPL, we know just how important it is to get the right support from day one. From helping you understand your finances to completing your legal paperwork, our team ensures you’re guided...

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]]> Our 5 Top Tips For First Time Buyers https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/our-5-top-tips-for-first-time-buyers/ Thu, 02 May 2024 07:54:04 +0000 https://dev.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/?p=5587 Buying your first home is an exciting time, but it can also be daunting. We outline our five top tips for first time buyers to help you prepare and give you the best chance of securing the home you want. 1. Check your credit score and take steps to improve it if you need to If...

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]]> First time buyer questions answered https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/first-time-buyer-questions-answered/ Mon, 10 Oct 2022 13:00:20 +0000 https://www.lpropertylawyers.co.uk/?p=3002 If you are planning on buying your first home, you probably have many questions. The process can be confusing and it is important to fully understand what you are taking on when you make such a major investment. We answer some of the most commonly asked questions of first-time buyers. How do I know which...

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]]> Tips for first-time buyers who will be applying for a mortgage https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/tips-for-first-time-buyers-who-will-be-applying-for-a-mortgage/ Tue, 10 May 2022 07:31:04 +0000 https://www.lpropertylawyers.co.uk/?p=2757 Applying for a mortgage as a first-time buyer can be daunting, particularly when coupled with a fast-moving property market. We take a look at how to successfully deal with the mortgage aspect of taking on your first home. It is always recommended that you start looking at mortgage options before you find somewhere to buy....

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]]> Average age of first time buyers has risen to 32 https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/average-age-of-first-time-buyers-has-risen-to-32/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:59:49 +0000 https://www.lpropertylawyers.co.uk/?p=2688 A report released by the UK’s biggest lender, Halifax, reveals that the age of first time buyers rose by three years over the past decade. The average age for a first time buyer is now more than 30 in every region of the UK. This is despite the fact that purchases by first time buyers...

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]]> Lending by bank of mum and dad reaches a record £10 billion https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/lending-by-bank-of-mum-and-dad-reaches-a-record-10-billion/ Sun, 19 Dec 2021 14:57:20 +0000 https://www.lpropertylawyers.co.uk/?p=2468 Research by estate agent Savills has found that the bank of mum and dad will finance nearly half of all first-time buyer purchases this year. The study found that total contributions are likely to reach £9.8 billion, which is equal to an average of just over £58,000 each for an estimated 169,000 first-time purchases. This...

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]]> Home buying: what to look for at a second property viewing https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/home-buying-what-to-look-for-at-a-second-property-viewing/ Tue, 05 Oct 2021 09:54:07 +0000 https://www.lpropertylawyers.co.uk/?p=2216 A first viewing is when you gain a general impression of whether a property is somewhere you can see yourself living. It is when people fall in love with a home. But at the second viewing you should take a more practical approach and conduct a thorough examination to see exactly what you will be...

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]]> Budget tips for DIY property renovation https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/budget-tips-for-diy-property-renovation/ Tue, 31 Aug 2021 12:34:31 +0000 https://www.lpropertylawyers.co.uk/?p=2181 For those looking to renovate their home without spending a fortune, these budget tips will give your home a thrifty makeover. Lending experts Ocean Finance consulted with property and interiors experts for advice on budget DIY home renovations, reducing the average professional cost from £14,500 to £2,940. Kitchen – saving £7,000 Parminder Mew, Construction Director...

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]]> Can I pull out of a house sale or purchase if I want to? https://www.leadingpropertylawyers.co.uk/can-i-pull-out-of-a-house-sale-or-purchase-if-i-want-to/ Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:55:28 +0000 https://www.lpropertylawyers.co.uk/?p=2025 If you decide partway through the conveyancing process that you no longer want to proceed, you may be able to pull out without sanctions. Pulling out of a sale or purchase before contracts are exchanged is possible, although you are likely to be liable for some of the costs that you have incurred, such as...

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