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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2026 / ISSUE 120 / FIRSTTIMEBUYERMAG.CO.UK
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101 The best FTB properties
100 Vanessa, a 35-year-old NHS nurse, spent years renting and house sharing and has now bought her rst home in London at Pocket Living’s Woodside Park development, one of a limited number of schemes designed to support key workers and rst time buyers on to the housing ladder.
12 The World of Interiors Meet Jill Treloggen, an interior designer and entrepreneur. She runs JT Interiors and talks to Lynda Clark about how it all started, the journey that followed and her exciting plans for the future. 14 At home with: Alicia Kite Alicia Kite is a fashion entrepreneur, personal stylist, con dence coach and has recently launched her own base layer brand, Second Skin Shapewear. She talks to Lynda Clark about her career, her various property buying experiences and has some interesting advice for rst time buyers. 16 House Hunter We go on the hunt with Mia Scott who is looking for a new home in London with good commuter links. 18 Developer’s doctor Chris Lee, CEO and Founder of Own Homes answers this issue’s property question.
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20 The View: Jim Chapman Jim Chapman is a social media phenomenon, he is also a best- selling author, illustrator, model, presenter and online creator. Jim and his family have recently moved to a beautiful Georgian house in the Cotswolds which he is completely renovating himself. He talks to Lynda Clark about his interesting career, his new home and has some excellent advice for rst time buyers.
24 Less Stress, More Home Sweet Home Buying your rst home is often a mine eld. L&G has surveyed 2,000 homeowners to shed light on the homebuying habits. Debbie Clark identi es the biggest issues. 30 Great news for rst time buyers? Government plans look set to make homebuying easier.
8 FTB Loves... With the festival season is full swing FTB covers the “must-haves” to keep you comfortable, stylish and ready to party whatever the weather – from camping gear to rainwear. 10 Living It’s everywhere on the internet! Embrace Cottage Core with its romantic and colourful take on everyday living to add comfort and style to your rst home.
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