Top 40 questions first-time buyers want answered

  The top 40 questions asked by baffled first-time buyers include ‘should I offer less than the advertised house price?’, ‘how much deposit will I need?’ and ‘how long does my mortgage offer last for?’. A study of 2,000 homeowners found 54 per cent were confused about what they had to do when making the…

Top 20 must-have features for your first home

Renters have revealed their must-have features for their first home – with a garden, double glazing and high-speed broadband topping the list, research shows.   A survey of 1,000 tenants revealed they would happily move up to 20 miles if it meant they could get onto the property ladder. But before putting down their deposit,…