Recent Articles in First Time Buyer Property Checklists

What's a normal market for London and is it really in a bubble?
Mar 31, 2014

The media headlines are full of headlines of house price bubbles, especailly in London, and the recent Evening Standard headline goes even further to say it's the biggest bubble ever. Unfortunately, they don't really back this up with any evidence at all. Kate Faulkner looks at the Land Registry data to show exactly what is happening, comparing prices to history when they were actually bubbling over to know if a market is in a bubble.

Help to Buy regional statistics and impact on property prices
Mar 24, 2014

How have the Help to Buy regional statistics affected property prices in your area? Read Kate Faulkner's article and see her report on the BBC news website.

Why you should think about the type of house or property to buy
Mar 24, 2014

When you are dreaming of your ideal home, you are likely to be doing it while wearing rose-tinted spectacles! That dream penthouse flat might look fabulous, but not if it drains your cash each year with high service charges. Follow our five reasons why you should think about the type of house or property you are going to purchase and work out what is practical for your wallet and your time.

First Time Buyer’s – you can buy a home in London!
Mar 21, 2014

There are options available to help you buy your first home in London whether it's Help to Buy, shared ownership or shared equity.

Social and affordable housing should be at Cobra status!
Mar 20, 2014

We should be buillding more social housing in London urgently to provide for all those that need it.