"Substantial deposit" still required by first-time buyers

08-Mar-2010

A property expert has warned that first-time buyers still require a "substantial deposit" if they are to secure a home, despite there being a number of opportunities now available to them.

Good deals are out there for first-time buyers, particularly on new-build homes, says Paul Collins, property editor at BuyAssociation.co.uk.

"However, finance is the key for first time buyers. People will still need substantial deposits to get on the ladder," he asserts.

Those without the necessary finance to put down on a new home may wish to consider turning to a shared mortgage or shared equity mortgage, both of which can offer a more affordable route on to the property ladder.

Mr Collins's opinions come shortly after the Halifax House Price Index noted a fall of 1.5 per cent on the value of home sales in the UK during February.

It was, though, the first reduction in house prices since June 2009.

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