Since 1961, we’ve been helping people to find and buy their dream home. Whether you’re a first-time buyer looking to get on the ladder, or you’re looking to find your next home, we're on hand to help make your next move as easy as possible.
There's a lot to think about when buying your first home. You want the right number of bedrooms at the right price in the right area. But what about new build vs. second hand homes? Below are some reasons why new should be the only choice you make.
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Friends and colleagues Lorenzo (30) and Mirko (37) had been renting together in Finsbury Park for almost seven years, struggling to see a way onto the London property ladder. That was until their light bulb moment, when they realised they could simply combine their savings and buy together, opting for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with a balcony at Dock28 in Woolwich by Fairview New Homes.
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Sashwat (30), a Technology Consultant and Rupali (30), a Procurement Analyst, purchased their first home together at The Silverton in the Royal Docks, Newham in November 2024 – a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with a large balcony for £500,000. With the area amidst a huge £8 billion regeneration project, the couple hope their purchase will act as a springboard for them to build future wealth.
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Enva (36), a Financial Risk Manager and Nikos (35), an Agricultural Supply Chain Specialist, purchased their first home together at The Green at Epping Gate in February this year (2025), after four years of renting in Shepherd’s Bush. The couple bought a two-bedroom apartment with a balcony, parking and an on-site wellness centre from developer Fairview New Homes for £411,000.
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First-time buyers Simon (35) and Ishamane (35) booked in for a rental viewing at a development called The Green at Epping Gate in Loughton, Essex, in January this year (2025), under the impression they weren’t yet in a position to buy. Six weeks later, the couple completed on their first home together at the same development, purchasing a one-bedroom flat with a balcony from Fairview New Homes for £339,000.
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Ricky Linton, a 40-year-old Pipeline Technical Director, bought a three-bedroom home at Fairview New Homes’ Park Quarter development in Barnet
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Diego had been renting in London for eight years, fed up with putting money in his landlord’s pocket every month whilst the dream of homeownership felt so far away. In November 2024, he spotted his ideal home and moved just six weeks later.
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According to Rightmove, Docklands has taken the top spot as the most in-demand location for first-time buyers in London this year, with average asking prices for homes with two bedrooms or fewer sitting around £503,607.
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Reserve in April and we will pay your first time buyer Stamp Duty, as well as contributing up to £30,000 towards your deposit.
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Over a quarter of women (28%) don’t believe they’ll ever be able to save enough money for a deposit to buy a home. Determined to defy the odds, first-time buyer Anni, a 39-year-old Cruise Consultant, saved half of her salary each month for two years to pay for her own home.
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When it comes to purchasing your first home, one of the biggest questions is whether to buy a new or old build property. Here are seven reasons why those on the hunt of a home should consider buying new above old.
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February 2025
The Stamp Duty threshold is changing on 1st April 2025, but don’t panic - there’s still time to save with Fairview!