How to get onto the property ladder: A first-time buyer’s guide to financing and finding your first home Browne, Ned Summary Things have never been tougher for first-time buyers. Things have never been tougher for first-time buyers. The number of people aged 25-34 who own their own home has more than halved since 1996. But aspirations are still high - the vast majority of young people still want to own their own home. Unfortunately, most would-be first-time buyers believe the dream of homeownership is just that: a dream. This book has been written to make this dream a reality. It also aims to steer you clear of the potential pitfalls that come with buying a property - it's a minefield out there. There are countless tales of properties being repossessed, people being stuck in homes they cannot sell, and of homeowners enduring years of negative equity. This book aims to help you avoid making mistakes that can cost you dear.The book includes the following chapters: Part 1 - Financing your first property purchase. Part 2 - Government help for first-time buyers. Part 3 - Finding the right property for you. Part 4 - From offer to completion. Part 5 - Moving into your first property. Appendix - Property: jargon buster. The property market is fast moving - things are changing every week. As such, I have included my email address at the end of the book and encourage readers to ask questions, make suggestions and point out any inaccuracies. Hopefully there won't be too many of the latter! Please note: I have mainly focused on buying a property in England, although I have included information about buying in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland (just not in as much detail). However, 90% of the content will be relevant to anyone buying anywhere in the United Kingdom. Enjoy and good luck. Ned Browne Highlights Easy to enjoy: 154 pages · Paperback By Browne, Ned Details ISBN: 9781702354257 Author: Browne, Ned Format: Paperback Pages: 154 Language: English Publication date: 25 October 2019 Condition: New Rating: 5.00 (1 reviews) About the authors Browne, Ned and Ned Browne More about this book Reviews Average rating: 5.00/5 · 1 review Unfortunately, most would-be first-time buyers believe the dream of homeownership is just that: a dream. This book has been written to make this dream a reality.