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Editor-in-Chief SARAH GARRETT sarahg@spmgroup.co.uk
There has certainly been a cold snap! I hope you are all staying warm and cosy and, like me, looking forward to the spring. We have been very busy preparing for National Home Buying Week 2025 , which promises to be bigger and better than ever before, and we are excited to announce that it will run from 24-28 February. The week-long campaign will include a live Q&A webinar with industry experts on Wednesday 26 February, to help answer all your questions. We are delving into shared ownership,
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mortgages, conveyancing and so much more, to educate all first time buyers in a fun, engaging and easy-to-understand way. We are also working with different property influencers and will be showcasing educational videos to help you understand the journey to buying your first dream home. Please do go to firsttimebuyermag.com and discover for yourself and follow us on Instagram to keep up to date with everything that is on offer. If you are unsure about how shared ownership works, then do turn to pages 24-30 where our simple guide explains the whole process, which I am sure you will find invaluable. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching you can get some inspirational gift ideas on pages 8-9 to treat the ones you love! I hope you enjoy this issue which is packed with information and help when buying your first home – enjoy!
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Buying our rst home through shared ownership was the right route for us. You will want to be clear about what you are getting with your reservation. Hellyn Fairbrother, Agony Agent, page 94
Shared ownership homes are available all over the country, not just in large towns and cities. Ellie Miners, Developer’s Doctor, Page 18
We would love to buy a house in the country – so who knows? But maybe we will ful l our dream. Cynthia Green, At home with, page 14
In general, a shared ownership mortgage plus rent is still cheaper than renting privately. Laura Gaskell, 20 Questions, page 110
Emma and Craig, Real Life, page 76
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