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First time buyer?

I hope this is a quick question, but given the minefield that is mortgages I doubt it will be straightforward.

I'm recently divorced, as is my new partner. We live together in a private rented home and are looking to get into the houseing market. Neither of us has owned a house in the last 10 years, so do we qualify as First Time Buyers and if so is it of any advantage?

We will have a deposit of between 10-15% and will be looking for a mortgate of around 130K.

Thanks in advance
Norn Iron Club Member No. 252 :beer:

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  • CloudCuckooLand
    CloudCuckooLand Posts: 1,905 Forumite
    In Mortgage terms, you will be FTBs.

    In Stamp Duty terms, not. (though it could be worth looking into Disadvantaged Areas Relief - see HMRC SDLT website)
    Act in haste, repent at leisure.

    dunstonh wrote:
    Its a serious financial transaction and one of the biggest things you will ever buy. So, stop treating it like buying an ipod.
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