CONTENTS
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2025 / ISSUE 114 / FIRSTTIMEBUYERMAG.CO.UK
What’s in…
111 The best FTB properties
110 Deividas Brokas not only helped to build his own home but an entire apartment block at Barratt Homes’ Kingsbrook development in Aylesbury. Deividas began work at the Kingsbrook development in 2018 with Prestigious Carpentry Ltd, where he is now Contracts Manager and liked it so much that he ended up buying a two bedroom apartment there.
HOMEPAGE 8 FTB Loves...
Account Manager, shares her styling tips and current trends. 14 At home with: Ben Harris Ben has been a chef since he was 18. He has worked at top international cookery schools and as a chef at functions in prestigious hotels. He ran his own street food business, Beppinos Pasta, and is a presenter and an on-stage host at cooking shows. He talks to Lynda Clark about his fascinating career, his regrets about not buying his own home and shares what food he loves to eat and cook. 16 House Hunter We go on the hunt with Krupa Rhajan who is looking for a new home within commuting distance of Luton. 18 Developer’s doctor Jane Williams, Head of Sales at Southern Housing, answers your property question.
FEATURED
If you are planning a picnic or just fancy eating al fresco, our round-up of the best accessories for outdoor living will certainly inspire! 10 Living Bring the spirit of the summer festivals home with our top picks for having fun and making memories in your own garden. 12 The Design Studio: Kitchen/diners Our resident interior design expert, Edward Thomas Interiors, focuses on the modern kitchen/diner. Megan Doherty, Senior Client
20 The View: Scarlette and Stuart Douglas Siblings Scarlette and Stuart Douglas have always had a passion for property. The third series of Worst House on the Street for Channel 4 has just finished and they have an exciting new series on Channel 4 this summer, called Can’t Sell, Must Sell . They talk to Lynda Clark about their interesting careers, their first homes and have some very good advice for first time buyers.
24 The Bank of Mum and Dad: Open for Business The Bank of Mum and Dad is as popular as ever, but why are today’s first timer buyers so reliant on the older generation for financial support in buying a home? Debbie Clark delves into the statistics and looks at how the trends have changed over the years. She also discovers that where you choose to buy will have a huge impact on the level of support that you are likely to need.
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