I used to own my own property but now rent. I now want to buy again & want a mortgage. I know the goverment are giving help to 'First time Buyers' by the 20% 'Shared Equity scheme'. My question is, do i qualify for this scheme? i e am i a first time buyer?
Not necessarily. Some lenders class a FTB as someone who has not had a mortgage in the last 3 years (or however many). But some won't count you as a FTB if you have ever held a mortgage previously.