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First-Time Buyers

20th October 2017

Getting the first foot on the property ladder can seem like a daunting task in the current market - but with the right help and advice, it is more than possible.

Halifax reported at the beginning of this year that the number of first-time buyers has reached a 10-year high - with 60% of first-time buyers choosing mortgage terms of 25+ years to improve affordability. However, in Brighton & Hove, the average cost of properties is a staggering £300,000 - 53% higher than the national average.


While that seems like an intimidating amount of money, there are ways to cut costs and use schemes to buy your dream property. We’ve pulled together our tips on how to save, what schemes are available and how to find the support you need.


Start saving for your first home

Saving for a deposit is a huge task for a first time buyer - but it doesn’t have to mean giving up your favourite things or having beans for dinner everyday. 



Existing schemes

There are a number of government schemes out there that can help you buy a home - but it’s often difficult to understand what you can actually do with them. We’ve highlighted the most popular ones below, and included a simple description of how they can help you get on the property ladder.



Getting the right support

If you’re thinking about buying your first property but you’ve got a small budget, it’s important to get the right advice. Make the journey easier and ensure that you’re kept in the loop by working with a trusted estate agent. 


At Maslen, we believe in complete transparency. That means we want to know exactly what you want, so we can avoid time-wasting, offer appropriate advice, and find the perfect property for you. Our expert estate agents will keep in regular contact to reassure you throughout the buying process.


It’s also important to get comprehensive advice and support from independent financial advisors and your bank - they can make sure you understand mortgages, and have calculated a reasonable budget, getting you in the best possible position to start the buying process.


Looking for more advice on buying your first property on a budget? Get in touch today for advice from our friendly advisors.

Testimonials

  • A very committed team who made the sale process very easy.

    Ms Rees Brighton

  • Thank you. We found all the staff knowledgeable and really pleasant to deal with. 

    Ms Ansloos Brighton

  • These guys are the real deal, highly experienced, no nonsense, honest and by far and away the most reliable we have encountered. 

    Sarah Studd Hove

  • Already recommended you! Thank you.

    Mr Edwards Brighton

  • Please thank Paul at Lewes Road - Excellent service. 

    Mr & Mrs Nuthall Brighton

  • I have bought and sold 7 properties, and this was the best experience of an estate agents services I have found.

    Mrs Shepherd Brighton

  • I found everyone helpful, positive and courteous.

    Jean Wooldridge Evesham

  • Superb service as usual, I would always recommend you.

    Ms S Hike Brighton

  • It was a long, drawn out process that the people at Maslen helped me through, without the impression that it was a chore. So extremely professional...

    Mr McLagan Brighton

  • You are the best estate agent I have ever dealt with and we will be recommending you to anyone moving!

    Hazel Young Hove

  • In what could have been a very stressful situation it has been a pleasure dealing with you and I can’t speak highly enough of the service provided.

    Gill Frost Hove

  • Very helpful and patient team.

    Mrs Shea Brighton

  • Paul Wilkinson was extremely helpful and efficient. The only problem was the vendors solicitor and Paul warned me of this. A good transaction all r...

    Mr Lavender Brighton

  • The best estate agents we have ever used. Friendly, efficient and above all truthful! You are in danger of giving estate agents a good name!

    Jacquie Ellis-Jones Shoreham

  • Very pleased with the excellent service throughout. Professional, friendly, efficient and no hard sell. Achieved above asking price. Thank you!

    Mr Witten Brighton

  • The staff were very helpful, an excellent service. I would recommend you to others.

    Miss Hockly Brighton

  • Very polite, good communication, excellent service.

    Alicia Van der Sluis Surrey

  • Compared to your rivals, your service was excellent

    Ms McGrigor Brighton

  • Donna was our vendors sales progressor. We cou...

    Allan Da Silva Brighton

  • Paul was absolutely brilliant. 

    Mrs Tasker Brighton

  • Very thorough & very informative.

    Mr Michnowicz Brighton

  • Excellent customer service throughout. I will definitely recommend you, and use you again. Thank you.

    Ms Longley Brighton

  • You were amazingly helpful throughout - a real pillar of strength with a very difficult sale.

    Mrs Parkin Brighton

  • From start to finish the sale was dealt with in a thoroughly professional manner.  

    Mr Gibbs Brighton

  • Excellent service as always

    Mr Field Brighton

  • First class service. Friendly and professional.

    Mr Thorne Brighton

  • Fantastic service. By far the best agents we have ever used, I cannot recommend you highly enough.

    Mr Field Brighton

  • An efficient, professional and friendly service. Helpful and a pleasure to do business with.

    Mr Beddington Brighton

  • Best Estate Agents ever experienced - professional, approachable, competent and exemplary. 

    Mr & Mrs Guest Brighton

  • I wish we had used you to sell our property! Nice to meet honest people, who are genuinely interested in helping. Very pleased.

    Mrs Porter Brighton

  • Everyone at Maslen's were amazing, from Sam's...

    William Slingsby Brighton

  • The team provided the best service I have ever received from an estate agent. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

    Nicki Myers Woodingdean

  • Estate agents generally have bad reputations b...

    Dan Harris Brighton

  • Your advice, support and understanding whilst dealing with the property were invaluable, making everything so easy.

    Janine Suttner Brighton

  • Sold within 2 weeks for asking price "excellent!"

    Mr Grundy Hove

  • Several leagues above any other estate agent I have had contact with. Kept fully informed every step of the way.

    Paul Cade Haywards Heath

  • Very pleased with the experience. I would definitely recommend you and use you again.

    Ms D Edmonds Brighton

  • Delighted with the service provided. Very professional and skilful.

    Nicky Conlan Hove

  • From first valuation to completion day the Mas...

    Sam Brighton

  • First class service from a first class team.

    Mr & Mrs English Brighton

  • Thank you to all the team at Maslen, especiall...

    Gabrielle Gardner Brighton

  • Thanks for an excellent service. 

    Mr King Brighton

  • Maslen made the selling of my flat as easy as...

    Victoria Bradley-Barnard Brighton

  • Good team. Straightforward. No nonsense.

    Mr Standing Brighton

  • All staff extremely helpful and polite. They made our move very smooth and less stressful.

    Mr & Mrs Gosling Woodingdean

  • Very professional and friendly. The only estate agents I would trust and recommend.

    Jean Hurley Brighton

  • I would recommend Maslen to anyone. 

    Mrs Tripp Brighton

  • We were delighted with the service received from all the staff with whom we had contact,

    Dr Crichton Brighton

  • The whole team were very committed from start to finish.

    Mr Pilgrim Brighton

  • A really good experience.

    Mr Tibble Brighton

  • As always, an excellent service. 

    Mr & Mrs Field Brighton

  • A completely painless experience from start to finish. Thank you.

    Mr Woolven & Mrs Bessant-Woolven Brighton

  • Thank you Maslens, you were all excellent!

    Miss Jasper Brighton

  • The sale was dealt with swiftly, professionally and successfully. Thank you Maslen!

    Mrs Lincoln Brighton

  • Excellent Service from start to finish.

    Mr T Mole Hove

  • Quality advice about when and how to sell, which was spot on. Thank you.

    Miss Coleman Brighton

  • Really pleased with the service and will definitely recommend to others.

    Ruth Kendall Brighton

  • I found the service to be courteous, friendly and efficient.

    Mr Upton Brighton

  • Very happy with the service we got from you guys, everyone we dealt with was extremely friendly, professional and helpful. Thanks!

    Mr Brown Brighton

  • Thank you for everything!

    Ms Tucker Brighton

  • Maslen's were amazing estate agents. Through,...

    Sarah Goodfellow Brighton

  • Excellent communication and advice throughout. It felt very reassuring to be in good hands.

    Mrs Brooker Brighton

  • Very impressed with the efficient and friendly service, the staff were a pleasure to deal with. 

    Mr & Mrs Gill Brighton

  • Maslen's were very good at keeping in touch an...

    Penny Ashby Brighton

  • Maslen's were extremely helpful and profession...

    Bridget Allen Brighton

  • It was an amazing experience, everyone involved were fantastic. 

    Mr & Mrs Knight Brighton

  • Very comprehensive and professional. Nice people to work with and highly recommended. 

    Mr Alderton Brighton

  • Thank you for your service, I would (and have) recommended you to my friends.

    Liz Dean Brighton

  • All agents at Maslen were extremely helpful and polite from the beginning to the completion of sale. 

    Mr Johnson Brighton

  • Had a great experience with the purchase of ou...

    jennifer Willson Brighton

  • Very, very happy we chose you, felt right from the start! Thank you!

    Miss Blackadder Hove

  • All very professional, kept updated throughout. Very pleased - Would recommend. 

    Mrs Hammond Brighton

  • The team worked very hard over a long period to ensure my sale went through - excellent service!

    Mr Patrick Brighton

  • Best Agents in Brighton.

    Mrs Field Brighton

  • Thanks for all your help and assistance. Very friendly and professional service.

    Lisa Downary Brighton

  • All the staff were professional, cheerful and supportive throughout the long process.

    Mr R Turner Shoreham

  • This was the best experience I’ve ever had of estate agents. Professional, calm and understanding.

    Elinor James Hove

  • I was new to the area and viewed a lot of properties with a lot of different agents. Maslens were by far the best I came in contact with, so when i...

    Mr & Mrs Heer Brighton

  • In my situation, moving the sale of my home to Maslen Estate Agents really was a case of third time lucky!

    Lise Henderson Hove

  • Service exceeded my expectations overall at all stages of the process - I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you. Thanks. 

    Ms Greene Brighton

  • Great service, always polite and friendly. Excellent contact and info all the way.

    Mr Wells Hove

  • Donna was such a friendly and helpful support...

    Victoria Lander Brighton

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