First-time buyers

Your first mortgage, without the mystery.

From working out what you can borrow, to picking the right survey, to the day your keys land in your hand — we walk the whole route with you.

What we cover for first-time buyers

  • Deposit & savings

    How much you really need, and which schemes (Lifetime ISA, shared ownership, First Homes) fit your circumstances.

  • Affordability

    A realistic borrowing figure based on lender criteria, not a generic online calculator.

  • Agreement in Principle

    So you can offer on properties with confidence — usually within 48 hours.

  • Stamp Duty

    Current first-time buyer thresholds explained, and how to structure joint purchases tax-efficiently.

  • Surveys & solicitors

    Vetted panel of conveyancers and surveyors we’ve worked with for years.

  • After completion

    With your consent, review reminders tied to your current deal, so your rate never quietly rolls onto the standard variable rate.

Free download

First Time Buyer Guide

A detailed 9-page guide to deposits, affordability, schemes, buying costs, mortgage choices, surveys, legal checks, application steps and key mortgage terms.

Target market

This service is designed for UK-resident consumers aged 18+ who are first-time buyers seeking regulated first-charge residential mortgage advice on a property they will live in. It is suitable for employed, self-employed, contractor, retired and complex-income applicants who can evidence a deposit and lawful UK residency. It is not intended for commercial lending, buy-to-let investment, or applicants who cannot evidence lawful UK residency.

What if your mortgage was solved, not sold?

Book a no-obligation fact-finding call with a qualified adviser. We’ll search the whole market and come back with a fully costed recommendation.