FirstHomeCoach

Let the FirstHomeCoach app guide you on your home buying journey. From saving up to moving in, this app covers every step you’ll need to take as a first-time buyer.

Filled with handy tools and features to help you get prepared and stay motivated, FirstHomeCoach will assist you in setting a realistic property goal, working out how much you can afford, how to best save up your deposit and much more.

- The Digital Coach will become your best buddy taking you on a series of missions to ensure you’re ready to buy when the time comes.
- The Checklist is packed with all the key missions you need to complete and how to get them done.
- The Knowledge library is the place to go to read factual up-to-date jargon-free articles that will answer all your questions about the buying process.
- The Home Buying Services hub is a one-stop-shop of all the essential services you may need to buy your home.
- The Feed is where you’ll find videos, carousels and blog posts with interesting tips and stories to inspire you.
- Try out different buying scenarios, set your property goal and keep track of your progress - get it all done in one place with FirstHomeCoach.

You can use FirstHomeCoach to:

- Stay on top of your home buying to-do list - Progress through the Checklist and tick each mission off as you go.
- Set yourself a realistic property goal - View how you progress along your road to homeownership.
- Work out your home buying budget - Try out different buying scenarios to see when you’ll be able to buy and how much you need to save each month.
- Unlock free government money - Find out which savings accounts could help save your deposit faster, and take out a Lifetime ISA (LISA).
- Get answers to all your questions about the home buying process - Read the easy to understand articles in the Knowledge library and share them with your friends.
- Discover how much money lenders are willing to let you borrow to buy a property - Apply for a mortgage in principle.
- Find the mortgage that’s right for you - Connect with trusted, fee free mortgage brokers.
- Sort out the legal aspects of buying your home - Get real quotes from trusted solicitors or conveyancers for free.
- Understand your creditworthiness - Check your Experian credit score for free.
- Find the professionals and firms you will need - Visit the Home Buying Services page for a one stop shop of all the essential services to buy your home.
- Get first-hand insights from recent homeowners - Read the First Home Stories blog series or check out the videos and carousels.
- And more…