First Time Buyers

Getting on the property ladder
First Time Buyers

Where to begin?

As with any big decision you make in your life, research is the key to success. This means figuring out your finances, what you can afford and what other costs you will incur alongside the house purchase.

Find out about what schemes are available to you, such as the Help To Buy Equity Loan, wherein the Government will lend you 20% of the purchase price, interest free for five years.

You will need at least a 5% deposit, the larger the deposit, the higher your chance of being accepted for a mortgage and of gaining access to lower interest rates.

It is a good idea to speak to a Financial Advisor at this point, here at Chartford, we can put you in touch with an independent advisor who will be happy to talk through your finances at no cost and no obligation.

Once you have a strong idea of what you can afford you can start looking for your ideal home.

Why Buy New

There are many benefits of moving into a new build property. Learn more about some of the main advantages of choosing a new build home today.

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Help to Buy Scheme 

The Government Help to Buy scheme, was introduced to help first time buyers take their first step on to the UK property ladder. Move into one of our luxury new build Chartford Homes today, and take advantage of being able to buy your home with just a 5% deposit on the Help to Buy Scheme.  

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Need more help with buying for the first time?

Call Chartford Homes on 0113 237 2900 or email sales@chartfordhomes.com​

Buying Timeline

1) Organise your finances, speak to a financial advisor, obtain a mortgage in principle.

2) Reserve your ideal home with a small reservation fee.

3) Instruct your solicitors and pay your search fees.

4) Provide all necessary information to the financial advisor for them to apply for your mortgage.

5) Select your colour choices.

6) Once your mortgage has been offered, all searches are back and enquiries replied to, make an appointment with your solicitor to sign your contracts and exchange with a 10% deposit (5% if using Help to Buy).

7) On the day your house is due to complete, your solicitor will have requested the mortgage funds from the lender, once monies are transferred to our solicitors, we will hand the keys over to your new home.