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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.

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 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.

"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.

View or download the guide

View the interactive version of the First Time Buyers’ Guide

View guide (HTML version)

View the mobile version of the First Time Buyers' Guide

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Download the PDF version onto your PC, mobile or tablet

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