First Time Buyers' Guide

Our independent First Time Buyers' Guide is the first interactive book of its kind, and provides a breakdown of everything you need to know when buying your first home

View or download the guide, or watch our video below

View the interactive version of the First Time Buyers’ guide (requires Flash)

View guide (Flash)

Download the PDF version onto your PC, mobile or tablet

Download guide (PDF)

Watch our YouTube video, showing how confusing mortgage jargon can be

Watch video

"Nationwide’s First Time Buyers' guide is a useful guide to support individuals about to take their first step onto the property ladder."

Nicola Hughes, Senior Policy Officer at Shelter.

The First Time Buyers’ guide includes:

the pros and cons of buying and renting
12 easy-to-understand steps to buying a first home
a comprehensive glossary explaining property buying 'jargon' in simple language
a ten point action plan on buying a house and moving in
suggested questions to ask a mortgage adviser
a list of useful contacts detailing where to go for further questions and advice
a 'read aloud' function for those who would rather listen to the guide.

We hope you find it useful.

Helpful links

First Time Buyers: See our tools and information for First Time Buyers

First Time Buyer tools and information

Compare mortgage rates: View our rates for First Time Buyers and compare monthly payments.

First Time Buyer mortgage rates

THINK CAREFULLY BEFORE SECURING OTHER DEBTS AGAINST YOUR HOME. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.