The Government 5% Mortgage Scheme Explained

Being a Derby first-time buyer in the last 12 months has not been an easy thing. Just before lockdown there were around 400 ‘5% deposit mortgage’ deals and first-time buyers were able shop around to get the best deal. When the first lockdown hit, 5% deposit mortgages disappeared, meaning that as many Derby would-be first-time […]

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All about the ‘Help To Buy’ Scheme

Help to Buy is a government scheme which can help first time home buyers get a property with just a 5% deposit. How does Help to Buy work? The Help to Buy scheme offers an equity loan where the government lends first-time buyers and existing homeowners money to buy a newly-built home. The purchase price […]

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A Legal Eagle not a Quirky Turkey

At Professional Properties, we know that when you’ve made up your mind to sell your property its time to make the some important decisions, choices and appointments. In this article we look at the importance of appointing your legal representative who will oversee the transfer of the property to your buyer and/or the purchase of […]

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