Home Help and Advice

Help and Advice

Since 1961, we’ve been helping people to find and buy their dream home. Whether you’re a first-time buyer looking to get on the ladder, or you’re looking to find your next home, we're on hand to help make your next move as easy as possible.

Why a new build home is a good move

There's a lot to think about when buying your first home. You want the right number of bedrooms at the right price in the right area. But what about new build vs. second hand homes? Below are some reasons why new should be the only choice you make.

Dock28 Testimonial: "It Cost Us Just £4,000 To Get On The Property Ladder In London"

"Save To Buy meant that we only needed a 1% deposit required to move in, followed by a 5% deposit on completion - £20,000 with half of that already saved. This gave us plenty of time to save up the remainder of our deposit while being able to live in and enjoy our new home.”

Dock28 Testimonial: "We know that whatever happens, we’ve made a sound investment given the potential of the area and the fact that it’s undergoing exciting regeneration"

Jack (27) and Gemma (28), bought together as friends to escape London’s rental market. The pair of Tech Consultants bought a two-bedroom property at Dock28 in Woolwich for £440,000 with a deposit of £44,000, which they split evenly.

Why Now is The Right Time to Buy in the Royal Docks

Dock28 Testimonial: High ceiling, spacious new builds with Fairview

Angela, who works in finance, bought a two-bedroom apartment from Fairview New Homes at Dock28 in Woolwich for £423,000, where she lives with her parents to save on living costs

“Regeneration” – what does it mean and how can I benefit from it?

The process of regeneration can be summarised as the large-scale process of developing an area with the intention of providing economic growth. Its main purpose is to improve the functionality and quality of life for those who live, work and visit there.

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A guide to buying new

New build homes have become increasingly popular in recent years, particularly among first-time buyers. While there aren’t a huge number of differences to the homebuying journey whether you buy old or new, there are certainly still a few and we’re here to guide you through them!

Brentwood Acres Testimonial: Create Ideal Lifestyle in Brentwood

First-time buyer Niroojan (32) and second-time buyer Jathurshika (30), a Physician Associate and Clinical Lecturer, were looking for their first home together after tying the knot in 2022. They were after somewhere with balance; commutable distance to work but in a community-led town in touching distance of nature. For them, their perfect home was found at Brentwood Acres in Brentwood - a two-bed mid-terrace house with a garden and two parking spaces for £499,000.

Save to Buy Testimonial: “This scheme is a god send!”

Recruitment Business Partner, Davina Oriakhi and her partner Hamza Idris, a Commercial Property Account Manager, used to rent together in London and were tired of putting money in a landlord’s pocket instead of their own future.

Save to Buy scheme launched in London for first-time buyers

Save to Buy scheme launched in London for first-time buyers.

Top 10 tips for maximising energy efficiency in a new home

Some quick and cost-effective tips that you can implement to help you save money in your new home.

Homeownership: How we can help you onto the property ladder

Owning a home is more than just a financial milestone; it's a dream for many. At Fairview, we've made it our mission to turn this dream into a tangible reality. Through a series of buying schemes, we've been able to open doors and pave the way for first-time buyers to step onto the property ladder.