For first-time buyers, even if you're on a visa. Save your deposit faster, get the right mortgage and avoid the mistakes that cost us thousands.
✓Step-by-step guide ✓House Viewing & Move-In Day Checklists ✓Sent straight to your inbox
You're not sure which lenders will say yes, or what they'll ask for.
You're saving, but it feels like you'll never get there.
LTV, trackers, ERCs. The jargon makes your head spin.
You're scared of the fees nobody tells you about.
I've been there. We bought our first home while I was on a visa, and we made mistakes that cost us thousands. This guide is everything I wish I'd known, so you can buy with confidence.
And how to get there faster with a LISA and Cash ISA.
What lenders want to see, even if you're new to the UK.
What lenders look at, and how to prepare your application.
Developer offers, Freedom to Buy and Your First Home.
Stamp duty, fees and the real numbers from our own new build.
The full buying process, and how to choose a good solicitor.
Visual, easy to follow and full of real numbers.
Just a small peek. The rest is inside.
Show homes are designed to make you fall in love. These printable A4 checklists keep you focused, so you don't miss anything that matters.
With space to write your notes, so you can compare homes later.
With my own list as an example.
Everything to do before and after you move in.
My favourite affordable places for furniture and decor.
I'm a UK personal finance creator, and I help migrants and young professionals understand how money works here. My husband and I saved for about two years and bought our new build in December 2023, while I was on a visa.
This guide is everything we learnt: what worked, what cost us money, and what I'd do differently next time.
✓You're a first-time buyer
✓You want to buy a new build home in the UK
✓You're on a visa, or new to how buying works here
✕You've owned a home before
✕You're buying an older, resale home
✕You're buying outside the UK
Yes. There are no legal restrictions on non-UK citizens buying a home here. What changes is how lenders see you, and the guide shows you what they look at and how to prepare.
First-time buyers in the UK who want to buy a new build home. It covers everything from saving your deposit to getting your keys, including developer offers, snagging and new build warranties. If you're buying an older home or you've owned a home before, it isn't the right fit.
Yes. Every rule, rate and number was checked in November 2026, including the latest LISA rules, stamp duty and government schemes.
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