First Time Buyer Mortgages

Guidance and lending for a first purchase, including gifted deposits, guarantor arrangements and joint borrower structures.

First Time Buyer Mortgages

A first purchase handled properly from offer to completion

First purchases are usually lost on process rather than eligibility. We secure an agreement in principle before you offer, so your bid carries the same weight as a more experienced buyer’s.

We Structure

Why First Time Buyer Mortgages Requires the Right Lender

What we arrange

  • Purchases with deposits from 5%
  • Gifted deposit and family assistance arrangements
  • Joint borrower sole proprietor structures
  • Professional and newly qualified lending

Who this is for

  • Buyers purchasing their first property
  • Those receiving family help with a deposit
  • Newly qualified professionals with strong earning trajectory

How London FS helps

First purchases are usually lost on process rather than eligibility. We secure an agreement in principle before you offer, so your bid carries the same weight as a more experienced buyer’s.

Important information

YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) does not regulate some forms of Buy To Let, Commercial & Development Finance, Bridging Finance, Overseas/Foreign National Mortgages and Will Writing.

Dhavi Limited (trading as London FS) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority — firm number 628993. Registered in England, company number 7301914. Registered office: 7 Bell Yard, London, WC2A 2JR.

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Agreement in Principle First

Your offer carries the same weight as an experienced buyer's.

Key person

Gifted Deposits Handled

Family contributions documented the way lenders need them.

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Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor

Parents supporting affordability without appearing on the title.

Why Choose Us

Why First Time Buyer Mortgages with London FS?

First Time Buyer Mortgages requires more than access to lenders. It requires accurate interpretation of your circumstances and placement with a lender that genuinely understands them.

First purchases are usually lost on process rather than eligibility. We secure an agreement in principle before you offer, so your bid carries the same weight as a more experienced buyer’s.

Timeline

Professional Lending

Newly qualified professionals with strong earning trajectories treated favourably.

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Deposits From 5%

With better pricing explained at each higher deposit band.

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Process Explained Throughout

First purchases fail on process, not eligibility. We manage it.

Our Clients

Who Benefits from First Time Buyer Mortgages

First-Time Buyers

Buyers With Family Assistance

Newly Qualified Professionals

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Client Experiences That Speak for Themselves

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Buy Your First Home With Confidence

Guidance and lending for a first purchase, including gifted deposits, guarantor arrangements and joint borrower structures.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions on First Time Buyer Mortgages

How much deposit is needed?

From 5% with many lenders, though rates improve at 10%, 15% and 25%.

Yes, through gifted deposits, joint borrower sole proprietor arrangements or charges over their own property.

It reduces net income slightly in affordability calculations but is not treated as conventional debt.

From 5% with many lenders, though 10% opens materially better pricing.

Yes, through a gifted deposit or a joint borrower sole proprietor arrangement.

Stamp duty where applicable, legal fees, survey, and moving costs. We set these out early.

It slightly reduces net income in affordability calculations but is not treated as conventional debt.

Most lenders want three to six months, though some accept a signed contract before starting.

A lender indication of what they would lend, which strengthens your offer to a seller.