Thursday 18th August 2022

If you are looking into buying a property for the first time, then it can often feel like a huge minefield to try and get through.

There are lots of handy things that you will want to know as a first-time buyer that can help make your experience of buying your first property easier and less confusing.

When it comes to finding information about buying a property, there are lots of online resources that you can turn to, to find what you need, get ideas, and learn more about options that you might not have considered previously.

The internet is a great place to learn from others, get expert takes on your questions and find information that can help you save money, time, or work in the future. Some of the best online resources for first-time buyers include:

Property Websites

There are lots of property websites that you can browse to find out more about the process and get more information as a first-time buyer.

24Housing, for example, is a top online resource in the UK for everything land and property with lots of information for first-time buyers to browse. At 24Housing, you can learn more about different property types, house building companies in the UK, choosing between buying or building a house, shared ownership, property investment and much more.

Whether you want more information on planning permission when buying an older house and renovating it, are looking to buy a property to rent out for the first time or are trying to decide how many bedrooms you will need, 24Housing has all the information you’ll need right at your fingertips.

First Time Buyer Blogs and Sites

Along with general property websites, you can also find websites and blogs that are dedicated to providing content that is tailored to first-time buyers only.

One such site is The First Time Buyer, which provides hints, tips, advice and more information to help anybody who is looking to purchase their first home.

You can get information on everything from finding your perfect first home to choosing the right mortgage for you, to getting set up with home insurance, utilities for your new home, planning the move, and much more.

Which?

Which? is an informational website that has a lot of great information for first-time buyers.

All you need to do is search for the topic that you want to learn more about or browse through the categories to find what you are looking for.

This website offers a lot of information about mortgages, surveys, deposits, interest rates, utilities, planning permission, and pretty much anything else that you might be interested in learning more about when you are buying your first home.

Money Saving Expert

Martin Lewis’ Money Saving Expert site is an ideal resource to turn to if you are buying a property for the first time and want to know where you can cut costs.

This site offers a lot of information on things like getting the best mortgage deals and interest rates, saving money on household bills, and calculators to help you get more information on how much money you will need to put aside for other costs associated with buying a house.

Whether you want to figure out how much deposit you need to save to buy, get a better idea of how much your mortgage is likely going to cost you each month, or get a run-down of all the costs that first-time buyers face, this site is an excellent resource to use.

Bank Websites

Bank websites often have a lot of information for first-time buyers that you may find useful whether or not you are planning to borrow your mortgage from this particular bank.

Bank websites often have a lot of information about the different types of mortgages that they offer which can be very useful to compare if you are wondering where you should apply.

It’s a good idea to check out a few different bank websites to see what kind of services they offer to first-time buyers in particular, as some banks offer mortgages that are designed to help with buying your first home.

If you are in the process of saving for your deposit to buy your first home, then you may also find helpful information on bank websites when it comes to choosing an account to save for your deposit in and maximising your savings.

Estate Agent Websites

Estate agent websites often have a lot of information that is helpful for first-time buyers, so spend some time looking at different ones for guides and other resources that you might find handy.

Some estate agent websites also have valuation calculators that you can use to get a rough idea of how much a house is worth, which might be handy if you are considering buying in a certain area but haven’t settled on a specific property just yet.

Of course, estate agent websites also list houses for sale, which you can look through once you start your search to look for a few properties that might be suitable for you.

What House?

If you’re looking to keep up with the latest news from the property industry while you are saving up for your deposit or looking for your first house to buy, then What House? is a property news website that you may be interested in.

Along with posting the latest news in the property industry, What House? also have a lot of guides and articles on offer that you might find interesting or useful, including tips that are relevant to first-time buyers like information on Help to Buy and shared ownership along with general guides that might come in handy for you such as decorating ideas.

Whether you are in the process of saving up for a deposit to buy your first home or are ready to start looking for properties and putting an offer in, there are lots of great online resources that you can turn to for advice, guides, information, and much more.

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