FirstHomeCoach app for iPhone and iPad

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…