Myth-Busting: Will student debt stop you buying a home? At Lifetise, our goal is to shower you with the confidence and know-how to make life’s biggest decisions. What better way than to demystify complex decisions – like buying your first home. Debunking any fears or misinformation that get in the […]
First time buyers
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Buying your first home is exciting. For many people, it’s a lifelong dream, and the feeling of having finally saved enough for your deposit is unbeatable. However – this isn’t where the work stops. Too often, people have thought about their mortgage, deposit, and potentially stamp duty along the way. […]
Buying your first home is a big deal. For a lot of us, it feels like the ultimate goal, the unticked box at the top of our bucket lists. We know that it can feel overwhelming, and perhaps at times unachievable. There’s a whole world of information out there about […]
With our eyes always on the property market, there’s a new trend that we’ve noticed emerging lately – and that’s a change in which spots buyers are looking to settle in. Over the past 6 months, there’s been a shift in perspective on what makes certain locations ‘desirable’ to live […]
As home buying experts we work to stay as up to date on the current market as possible. So we are best positioned to help you on your journey to buy a home. Something that’s recently caught our eye is the shift in what buyers are looking for in the […]
We’re sharing stories of how other people have used our Homefinder app to find their dream home. We know how difficult it can be to find somewhere affordable that you actually want to live. That’s why we built Homefinder. It will also take you to Zoopla and show you properties […]
We’ve had a lot of questions from members asking how does shared ownership work? To help you decide if it’s right for you, the pros and cons of shared ownership are explained in this short article (with pictures!). We’ll cover: What does shared ownership mean? How do I get a […]
Dear Lifetise, I don’t think we talk enough about how being single is so expensive compared to being part of a couple where both partners are earning money. There is so much about single life that I love. How much time and freedom I have. I definitely see friends much […]
We’re sharing stories of how other people have used Lifetise Homefinder to find their dream home. We know how difficult it can be to find somewhere affordable that you actually want to live. That’s why we built Homefinder. We’ve also added a big red button on our interactive map that […]
Saving money is hard enough without having to try to figure out which is the best savings account. With so many different types of savings accounts out there, it can feel like you’re blindfolded in a maze! No more stumbling around into dead-ends. In this article, we’re going to give […]