First Time Buyer Mortgages

Mortgage advice for Somerset & Bristol Homeowners

Buying your first home can be a very exciting albeit daunting experience because a Mortgage is one of the largest single transactions you are likely to make in your lifetime, which is why it is important to get the right advice at the very start. There are many different mortgage products to choose from so it is important to get the solution that best meets your needs we will ensure that you end up with the best overall deal that takes all factors into account. From our first conversation until you move into your new home, we will always be there to make sure that your first step onto the property ladder is as stress free as possible. We always have time to answer your questions and to support you!

To help you to make the right decision we have put together our Top Tips for first time buyers:   

• How much can I borrow?
  It is important to be realistic when working out how much you can spend on your new home. A budget planner will help to ensure your mortgage is affordable. 

• How much deposit will I need to put down?
  When choosing a mortgage, you can see which deals you might qualify for based on the size of the deposit you have by looking at what is known as the mortgage ‘loan to value’ (LTV). For example if you are looking to buy a property valued at £100,000 and have a £5,000 deposit you will be looking to borrow 95% of the property value. Typically the more deposit you have to put down the better the mortgage rates will be. 

• Have you considered any extra costs?
  Even a newly built house will require some sort of furnishings, whereas older properties may require extensive work, such as re-flooring, tiling or renewing the wiring. These should be considered alongside the purchase price, and fees such as conveyancing and stamp duty. 

• Know what to look for when viewing properties
  Always take an experienced home buyer with you when viewing properties as there may be important details you could be missing out on.

• Household Budgets
  If you have been used to living at home with your parents, remember to budget for expenses such as council tax, gas and electricity bills, boiler servicing, and other home repairs.

• Council Tax Charges
  Make sure you know what the likely council tax charge will be in your new property. The selling agent should be able to tell you what tax band the house you are interested in buying is in, and how the charges are levied by your local authority.

Once you contact us, we will discuss with you your current circumstances – how much you can afford and how much money you have for your deposit. We will also need to know your current employment status, how much you earn and your credit history. This information is key to determining what type of mortgages we will recommend. Get in touch so that we can save you time and save you money and make the process as easy as possible. We love to help with first time buyers, so lets start your next chapter in life.

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