EDITOR’S LETTER
Welcome
EDITORIAL – 020 3488 7754
Editor-in-Chief SARAH GARRETT sarahg@spmgroup.co.uk
I hope you have coped with the heatwave even though it is hard to work and sleep when it’s so hot! But, we shouldn’t complain as there are many cold, wet months during the winter which are miserable! This is the perfect time of year for first time buyers to take the plunge and step on to the ladder – there is nothing quite like owning your own home and getting the keys for the first time!
Editor LYNDA CLARK lynda@ rsttimebuyermag.co.uk Editorial Assistant and Head of Special Events KATIE WRIGHT
Editorial and Special Events Assistant SOPHIE MUNNERY
Voting for our FTB Readers’ Awards 2026 is in full swing. There is still plenty of time to cast your votes and you will find the shortlist on pages 59-82 so please do take a moment to go to ftbawards.com – thank you. Buying your first home can be daunting – there has been some fascinating research from L&G which identifies the biggest stressors faced by homebuyers and suggests ways to help make the process much less overwhelming. Do turn to pages 24-28 as it is very interesting read. I also recently interviewed Jill Treloggen, an interior designer who runs JT Interiors. Her story is inspirational and starting from our next issue (October/November 2026) Jill be sharing her expert tips on decorating and accessorising your first new home, so do watch out for this. I hope you enjoy this issue which is packed with information and if you are struggling to understand how it all works then I hope you will find the answers to your questions inside. Thank you again for voting...
Creative Director RYAN BEAL
Sub Editor KAY HILL
Social Media KATIE WRIGHT, SOPHIE MUNNERY Contributors CHRIS CLARK, DEBBIE CLARK,
KATE FAULKNER, KAY HILL, SOPHIE MUNNERY, LAURA DEAN-OSGOOD, SEBASTIAN PAULO, JOEL TAYLOR, GINETTA VEDRICKAS, STEPHEN WARD, BEVIN WOBY, KATIE WRIGHT
ADVERTISING 020 3488 7754
Director of Advertising/Exhibition Sales LYNDA CLARK lynda@ rsttimebuyermag.co.uk Special Events KATIE WRIGHT – National Home Buying Week – First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards katie@ rsttimebuyermag.co.uk Accounts accounts@ultimateguidecompany.com Managing Director SARAH GARRETT sarahg@spmgroup.co.uk
Until next time, happy house hunting,
@firsttimebuyermag
firsttimebuyeronline
SUBSCRIPTIONS 020 3488 7754
SWITCHBOARD 020 3488 7754
EDITOR’S PICKS…
Location is also very important and you have to decide if its right for you too. Alicia Kite, At home with, page 14 are exceptional. Lynda Clark, Editor’s Top Choice, page 44 Aqua Gardens offers luxury, modern apartments which
If you buy a freehold property, you own the building and the land it stands on outright. Adam Crawford, Agony Agent, pages 122-123
All advertising copy for October/November 2026 must be received before 2 September 2026. Send all copy to: lynda@firsttimebuyermag.co.uk The content of this publication, either in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, stored in a data retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise, without prior permission from the publishers. Opinions expressed in First Time Buyer magazine are not necessarily those of the publishers. © The Ultimate Guide Company Ltd 2008-2026. The Ultimate Guide Company Ltd t/a First Time Buyer magazine will take no responsibility for any loss/claim resulting from a transaction with one of our advertisers/media partners.
I am so excited. Having such a perfect place to call home that has a strong community is just what I’ve been looking for. Mia Scott, House Hunter, page 16
Do your research, be patient and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Priti Chohan, 20 Questions, page 138
First Time Buyer August/September 2026 3
Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online