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First time buyers

Looking at home ownership as an option? Here are some ideas on what you’ll need to consider and some pitfalls to avoid.

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Home-ownership schemes

Are these an affordable route into home-ownership or an expensive trap? Explore the pros and cons of shared ownership schemes.

Flats or houses

Freehold, leasehold and commonhold explained.

Money and mortgages

Buying costs, budgeting and borrowing. That's home-ownership.

Doing it with others

Buying on your own, as part of a couple or jointly with friends - your rights explained.

Seen to be green

Find out what you can do to get energy efficient.

Uninvited guests

This problem is yours and yours alone. Find out how to deal with pests and vermin.

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