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First time buyer

Missy1066
Missy1066 Posts: 1 Newbie
Fifth Anniversary Combo Breaker
in House buying, renting & selling
Hello, was wondering if I could ask for some advice. I’m currently saving up for a mortgage, finding it hard with the house prices being so high in this part of the country (Bournemouth and Poole area) so need a larger deposit, is there any help for a first timer buyer, I’m 30 years old still living at home and it’s almost impossible to be able to get a mortgage. My partner is not a first time buyer would this effect me if we decided to buy a property together. Just wondered if anyone knew of any help I could apply for, I know the government had a scheme in place for first time buyers but unsure if that’s ended or if I’m eligible 

thank you 
Missy x 

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  • MovingForwards
    MovingForwards Posts: 17,180 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Seventh Anniversary Name Dropper Photogenic
    edited 7 March 2020 at 8:05PM
    Help to buy government loan.
    LISA which gets a bonus.
    Shared ownership (part rent / part mortgage).
    Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.
  • purpleumbrella
    purpleumbrella Posts: 53 Forumite
    Sixth Anniversary 10 Posts
    Missy1066 said:
    My partner is not a first time buyer would this effect me if we decided to buy a property together. 
    You won't be eligible for first time buyer relief from SDLT if you buy with your partner. 
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