Four tips for first-time buyers saving for a deposit

Collaborative post Buying your own home is a massive milestone for many people, but it can feel quite overwhelming when you first start crunching the numbers and figuring out how to get there. Wherever you’re starting from, saving for a deposit requires time and patience, as well as a dedication to learning the skills associated with being more frugal and money-savvy.  To help break it down, we’re going to explore four top tips for first-time buyers saving for a house deposit. 

First Time Buyer? Go Old, Not New

Collaborative post It’s always appealing to move into a house that’s been brand newly constructed and put together. It’s hard not to be wooed by the brand new appliances or the flaws that nobody has walked on, or the heating and cooling and electrical systems that are mostly smart these days. Why wouldn’t you be worried by those things?

The Reality Of Owning An Old House

I remember seeing our house for the first time. Well, when I saw it advertised anyway. We had just stated to look for houses and for some reason I was drawn to this one. It went under offer quickly though and I didn’t think about it again. I remember having a conversation with someone at work and saying if it ever came back on the market it was the one I wanted. Not much later this actually happened and I couldn’t believe it. We viewed the house and put in an offer quickly and things