EDITOR’S LETTER
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Editor-in-Chief SARAH GARRETT sarahg@spmgroup.co.uk
We are very excited that after much debate and deliberation our expert panel of judges has decided on the shortlist for our FTB Readers’ Awards 2024. You will find the shortlist on pages 93-113 and it is now up to you, our readers, to vote – please take a moment to go to ftbawards.com and cast your all- important votes – thank you. If you live in London, or visit, you might well use the Overground. Recently, the various lines have
Editor LYNDA CLARK lynda@ rsttimebuyermag.co.uk Editorial Assistant and Head of Special Events KATIE WRIGHT
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been renamed and I am sure like me you will be fascinated to know the history and stories behind the new names. Do turn to pages 22-26 to find out and also to check out some very affordable homes along the lines. If you are struggling to save for a deposit to buy your first dream home, then London Living Rent or Rent to Buy could help. On pages 28-35 we explain how they work and we highlight some great homes that are available through the schemes. If you are planning to spend some time outside enjoying the hopefully better weather, then check out our top choice of bright and fun outdoor living accessories on pages 10-11. I hope you enjoy this bumper issue which is packed with information, and if you are struggling to understand how the homebuying process works, then I am sure you will find the answers to your questions inside.
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Consider your location carefully, and how you can get to the places you need to be. Markus Kendall- Young, 20 Questions, page 142 A home is very special and there is nothing quite like it. Raj Somaiya, At home with, page 12
Your mortgage rate will depend on the amount of deposit you have, your credit history, and your income and expenditure. Rupi Hunjan, Agony Agent, page 126
Since the dark days of lockdown(s), we’ve all
The homes and location here provide us with the ideal balance we’ve been looking for. Martha Clarke-Reid, House Hunter, page 14
embraced more outdoor living. Steve Hird, Stepping into Summer:
Designing Your Outdoor Space, page 36
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