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DECEMBER 2024/JANUARY 2025 / ISSUE 110 / FIRSTTIMEBUYERMAG.CO.UK
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69 The best FTB properties
68 While studying at the University of Southampton, Lucy and her partner, Oliver, both aged 22, were resolute about not returning to their families after graduating. After looking at their options, they bought a two bedroom semi-detached house through shared ownership at the Nobel Park development in Didcot, Oxfordshire, from the Sovereign Network Group and couldn’t be happier.
14 House Hunter We go on the hunt with teacher Marissa Polydorou who is looking for a one bedroom apartment in south east London. 16 Developer’s doctor Joseph Grant, Development Sales Manager for Thrive Homes, answers your property question.
HOMEPAGE 8 FTB Loves... The countdown to Christmas brings a wonderful selection of Advent calendars. FTB highlights our special favourites! 10 Living Ready to decorate your home this festive season? Consider using soft neutrals and subtle greenery to help bring the outdoors inside – natures tones at their best! 12 At home with: Jade Waller Best known for creating beautiful interiors on a budget, stylist Jade Waller has 185,000 followers on Instagram. She talks to Lynda Clark about her story, her future plans, and gives her top tips to help first time buyers take a first step on to the property ladder – including a recommendation not to allow yourself to be pressurised into making a quick decision.
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18 The View: Sophie Liard Well-known as The Folding Lady, Sophie is a content creator focusing on home organisation and shares her tips and tricks to over five million followers around the world on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. She shares her story of how her interest in folding and organising first began and also gives some very sound advice for first timers.
of the locations which are most popular with first time buyers plus showcasing some affordable homes in these areas.
54 Trendwatch: What’s hot for 2025? Steve Hird, Director and Co- founder of Edward Thomas Interiors, explains what interior trends you should watch out for and how to refresh your home to embrace the new year.
22 The Roaring Twenties New data reveals that the property market is flourishing and Debbie Clark highlights some
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