EDITOR’S LETTER
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Editor-in-Chief SARAH GARRETT sarahg@spmgroup.co.uk
At this time of the year it is always uplifting to look forward to the new season, the warmer days ahead and the Easter break. It is also the time that many first time buyers make the big decision to get on to the property ladder. We are always advising first timers to consider the location of where they would like to move to. Looking at regeneration areas where money has been spent on the infrastructure of the town or city is always interesting, as buying in an up-and-
Editor LYNDA CLARK lynda@ rsttimebuyermag.co.uk Editorial Assistant and Head of Special Events KATIE WRIGHT
Editorial and Special Events Assistant SOPHIE MUNNERY
Creative Director RYAN BEAL
coming area has many advantages. Do go to pages 24-28 where we discover some real first time buyer hotspots in areas which have been regenerated and we highlight some homes that are really affordable too. Who can’t resist chocolate? With Easter approaching we have a round- up of the best Easter eggs available in the supermarkets (pages 78-79), which will certainly cater for any chocoholics – enjoy! The cost of living and the rise in energy prices has affected everyone – I think the feature on pages 34-35 which shows that new build homes are far more energy efficient will be of great interest. Anything to save money in these hard times! I hope you enjoy this issue which is packed with information and help when buying your first home – enjoy!
Sub Editor KAY HILL
Social Media KATIE WRIGHT, SOPHIE MUNNERY Contributors CHRIS CLARK, DEBBIE CLARK, KAY HILL, SOPHIE MUNNERY, LAURA DEAN- OSGOOD, CORALIE PHELAN, GINETTA VEDRICKAS, STEPHEN WARD, KATIE WRIGHT
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Director of Advertising/Exhibition Sales LYNDA CLARK lynda@ rsttimebuyermag.co.uk Special Events KATIE WRIGHT – National Home Buying Week – First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards katie@ rsttimebuyermag.co.uk Accounts accounts@ultimateguidecompany.com Managing Director SARAH GARRETT sarahg@spmgroup.co.uk
Until next time, happy house hunting.
I am sure that many of you have heard about the sad new of TV presenter Jonnie Irwin’s passing. He was a great friend of mine and FTB – I have written a small piece in memory of him on page 9 and I do hope you will take the time to read it – thank you.
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EDITOR’S PICKS…
There’s been a huge rise in demand for shared ownership mortgages. comfortable level. Lisa Westerman, 20 Questions, page 106 Interest rates are starting to fall again to a more
Don’t whinge and moan but be positive in your outlook and de nitely make a plan and stick to it. Melissa Porter, At home with, page 14
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One of the largest knock-on effects is that the longer the mortgage term, the older you will be when making the nal repayment. Charlotte Nixon, Finance, page 86
Having done some research, it seems like a hidden north London gem, which we’re excited about.
Phillip Wellard- Hughes, Agony Agent, page 90
Kat Pilcher, House Hunter, page 16
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