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Wales Online
Neil Shaw

Five tips for anyone taking first steps onto the property ladder

Securing your first home isn’t always the most straightforward process, and there are many factors that determine when the right time to buy your first home is. Ensuring you are in the strongest financial position possible is vital to getting the best mortgage deal, as lenders will want to be sure you can afford your monthly repayments.

Brian Murphy, Head of Lending at Mortgage Advice Bureau, offers his top tips to prepare potential first time buyers for the home buying process.

Work out what you can afford

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