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Building societies have a strong tradition of helping people to buy their own home. Whether you are looking to buy for the first time, move up the housing ladder, are thinking about building your own home, or are interested in alternative ways to get started - it is worth taking a look at this section.
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General unrestricted BSA publications and newsletters can be found in the Publications section.
Find out what different mortgages are available and how they work in this handy factsheet.
In order to buy a home, most people need to take out a mortgage. Click on this factsheet to find out how you can get yourself mortgage-ready and to understand the application process.
If something happens and you can't make your mortgage payments help is on hand. Find out here where to go for help and guidance.
What to do if you have a debt problem and where you can go for help.
If you need money advice or want to make a complaint this factsheet will give you a round up of some links you may find useful.
Information for consumers about cladding and the EWS1 form.
First Homes is a new Government scheme designed to help local first-time buyers and key workers onto the property ladder, by offering homes at a discount of 30% compared to the market price. In some areas the discount could be as high as 50%.
This factsheet details the maximum age limits that individual building societies will consider lending to.
There are a number of schemes available to help you purchase a home. This factsheet provides some basic facts and links to where to find further information.
Useful information for those wanting to start a self or custom build project
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced on the 4th September 2020 that it is taking enforcement action against four leading housing developers in relation to the sale of leasehold properties
The Bank of Mum and Dad – now a top 10 unofficial UK 'lender' – is already playing a positive role. How we promote and broaden its contribution in future years will be key to sustaining a healthy housing market.