We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

First time buyer

Options
Hi there,

I'm looking to buy a house to let in the future, maybe a year down the line. Just wanted to know if im a first time buyer how much discount would I actually get? or on average what the rate will be? Any help would do thanks
[size=-5]Olympic 2007 challenge Started 9 Jan 2007[strike]Aim Silver 2007.00[/strike] Aim Gold 3007.00 Achieved so far:782
[/size]
[size=-5]Feb 2007 Grocery Challenge

28th-03rdFeb £17.75
04th-10thFeb £13.31
11th-17thfeb £18.54
18th-24thfeb £17.19
25th-3rdmar £3.70
[/size]

Comments

  • payless
    payless Posts: 6,957 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    In general there is not much difference between normal rates and FTB rates
    ( for main residence) more common is rate depends on size of deposit, although a few lenders will package a "FTB" deal

    For Buy to Let its usually a disadvantage not already holding a mortgage- as will restrict leder choice
    Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as (financial) advice.
  • monki_man
    monki_man Posts: 368 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Thanks Payless. You know any good guides on buy to let by any chance??
    [size=-5]Olympic 2007 challenge Started 9 Jan 2007[strike]Aim Silver 2007.00[/strike] Aim Gold 3007.00 Achieved so far:782
    [/size]
    [size=-5]Feb 2007 Grocery Challenge

    28th-03rdFeb £17.75
    04th-10thFeb £13.31
    11th-17thfeb £18.54
    18th-24thfeb £17.19
    25th-3rdmar £3.70
    [/size]
  • Is this a better idea..

    Rather than looking for buy-to-let properties, I should just try and get the house then make it to let. That way my mortgage will be more of a discounted rate than buy-to-let mortgage? Again this is all for First time buyers.
    [size=-5]Olympic 2007 challenge Started 9 Jan 2007[strike]Aim Silver 2007.00[/strike] Aim Gold 3007.00 Achieved so far:782
    [/size]
    [size=-5]Feb 2007 Grocery Challenge

    28th-03rdFeb £17.75
    04th-10thFeb £13.31
    11th-17thfeb £18.54
    18th-24thfeb £17.19
    25th-3rdmar £3.70
    [/size]
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 351K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 453.6K Spending & Discounts
  • 244K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 598.9K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 176.9K Life & Family
  • 257.3K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.