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The superpowers you need to go from dreamer to home buyer
Turning hurdles into stepping stones on your path to homeownership. Unveil the superpowers that can transform your dream into reality

Wendy Gibson
Jan 9, 20243 min read
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A Pizza-Lover's Guide to Buying Your First Home
Your FTB journey is akin to crafting a unique pizza. Each decision you make contributes to the distinct flavour of your home buying journey.

Wendy Gibson
Jan 6, 20243 min read
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How to Buy Your First Home in 10 Steps
How to get on the property ladder in 10 steps

Wendy Gibson
Dec 26, 20231 min read
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Breaking the Illusion: building your deposit in 3-dimensions
Break the illusion, build your dream. Multidimensional deposit magic awaits.

Wendy Gibson
Dec 23, 20232 min read
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10 Things You Need to Budget for When You Buy Your First Home
Navigate your property journey like a budget airline booking. Be prepared for those hidden costsāļøš” #FTBTips

Wendy Gibson
Dec 19, 20233 min read
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Beyond the Asking Price: What you should consider when you make your first offer
Dive into the intricacies of property offersāunveiling seller secrets, decoding estate agent manoeuvres, and mastering the offer strategy

Wendy Gibson
Dec 16, 20233 min read
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The Renting v Owning Dilemma: which do you choose?
Choosing between renting or owning your own home can be a ha

Wendy Gibson
Dec 12, 20233 min read
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Don't Make the Same Mistake: flooring fiasco
Don't make the same mistake as another FTB who bought a house with a sloping fl

Wendy Gibson
Dec 9, 20232 min read
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Running the Property Marathon: your mindset journey
Embark on your property journey like a marathon. From the first step to home ownership, believe, act, and empower yourself with knowledge.

Wendy Gibson
Dec 5, 20232 min read
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From Dust to Your Dream Home: why fixer-uppers shine
Discover the unconventional path to homeownership! Dive into the realities, benefits, and joy of crafting your dream home with a fixer-upper

Wendy Gibson
Dec 2, 20233 min read
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First Time Buyer Obstacles: when sellers aren't selling
If someone went through the effort of putting their homes on the market, that they would be motivated to sell. Why some sellers aren't selli

Wendy Gibson
Nov 28, 20233 min read
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I Read the Entire the Autumn Statement: hereās what first time buyers need to know
I read the entire the Autumn Statement: hereās what first time buyers need to know

Wendy Gibson
Nov 25, 20232 min read
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From Confusion to Clarity: bridging the information gap
Have you ever wondered why you feel like you can't trust anyone when embarking on your home-buying journey? The excitement of finding...

Wendy Gibson
Nov 21, 20233 min read
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The Delayed Broadcast Effect: how to decode property data
Pop the champers, folks! On the 15th of November 2023, HM Land Registry (LR) treated us to the latest dance of figures, revealing a...

Wendy Gibson
Nov 18, 20233 min read
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A Tale of Two Mortgages: fixed-term considerations
Once upon a time, two friends, Emma and Liam, found themselves starting a new journey into home ownership at the same time. Excitement...

Wendy Gibson
Nov 14, 20233 min read
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Savvy FTB Strategies: picking your prime property season
Have you ever considered whether the time of year may have an impact on how much youāll spend buying a home? Embarking on the journey of...

Wendy Gibson
Nov 11, 20233 min read
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Banning Leasehold Houses: the alternative could be even worse
Today, we are expecting a mention in the Kingās Speech about stopping something called Leasehold titles for houses. On the surface it...

Wendy Gibson
Nov 7, 20233 min read
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Beyond the Headlines: making sense of the BOE's base rate decision
In the latest update this week from the Bank of England, the base rate remains steady at 5.25%. This decision marks a continuation of the...

Wendy Gibson
Nov 4, 20233 min read
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Diminish Drains on your Deposit: how to scrutinise your spending
Have you ever looked at your bank account and seen a direct debit taking money off your balance for a subscription that you forgot you...

Wendy Gibson
Oct 31, 20233 min read
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Unravelling Rumours: potential changes to first-time buyer incentives
Dear first-time buyers, this post delves into the numerical intricacies of first-time buyer incentives. Itās also a bit longer than usual...

Wendy Gibson
Oct 27, 20234 min read
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