Buying your first home is exhilarating, tiring, and absolutely terrifying. When buying your first property, the good old cliche saying that “knowledge is power” most certainly holds true. But it’s tricky to know where to start - from securing the best deals to understanding hidden charges, being a newbie in the world of homeownership is nothing short of intimidating. Take a look at our list of essential texts to help boost your homebuying confidence. 

• Government’s first time buyer schemes explained - first thing’s first, you need to understand what type of schemes you can make the most of. This guide will help you do just that.

• Home insurance policies - owning a home means being responsible should anything go wrong. Check out this article for the best home insurance policies out there.

• A first-time buyers complete mortgage guide - a fantastic resource for a general overview of what you need to know before you buy.

• The ultimate fees checklist - don’t have homebuying fees catch you off guard - be prepared for what’s to come with the help of this checklist.

• Tax credits explained - when it comes to buying a home, it may feel like all you’re doing is spending, but there are a host of things you can explore that are designed specifically with first time buyers in mind.  

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