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Discover essential tips for first-time home buyers, from managing deposits and government schemes to hidden fees, property viewings, making offers, and finalising the practical details.

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How to buy a house: a step‑by‑step guide for first‑time home buyers & mortgages

Home buying and selling

4 November 2019

Looking to get on the property ladder but not sure where to begin? Get on the right foot with AXA’s 10 step guide to buying your first home.