First Time Buyer: Eight starters for your attention

If you’re lucky enough to be able to get a mortgage or, even better, borrow from the ‘bank of mum and dad’, you’ll find a range of starter homes across the country, which just might tempt you into buying.

Whether a city pad or a town house is on your wish list, prices have dipped since their peak two years ago, and developers are offering more deals than ever. The market may once again be rising, but, whether you opt for shared ownership or buying outright, from Scotland to the southern coast, there is something here to suit all budgets.