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NewBuy – could it finally lend help to would-be buyers?

Last month, Barclays, Nationwide and NatWest signed up to the government’s NewBuy scheme, potentially bringing good news to frustrated buyers who have struggled to raise sufficient deposits. NewBuy was launched back in early 2011 and has been given a largely warm reception. But it seems that, while many stand to benefit, it will not assist [...]

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More Bad News for First Time Buyers: Rents Hit a Record High

The difficulty first time buyers are experiencing in buying a property is fuelling a steep rise in rents. ***Updated April 2012*** Figures released in August showed that the average rent in June 2011 stood at £876, the highest on record, as people either chose or were forced to continue renting as a result of the [...]

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