Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming. With so much to consider—budgets, mortgages, legal paperwork, and finding the right property—it’s easy to feel lost in the process. This guide outlines the key things every first-time buyer should know before taking that first step onto the property ladder.

An exceptional fully renovated 3-bed detached bungalow on Watton Road, Great Hockham. Set on a secluded quarter-acre plot, this non-estate home offers modern living with a new kitchen, bathroom, windows, roof, and heating system. Spacious lounge with fireplace, wrap-around gardens, and ample gated parking, perfect for those seeking privacy.

Set in a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of Attleborough, this stylish four-bedroom detached home offers spacious, light-filled living with high ceilings throughout. Highlights include a generous 19ft entrance hall, dual-aspect lounge, 19ft kitchen/diner, and an enclosed garden with a 'secret garden', a good size driveway leading to double garage.

Young people in Attleborough are finding it tougher than ever to buy a home. Rising costs, slow wage growth, and stricter lending have pushed ownership further out of reach, turning it into a long-term goal for many under 34s. This snapshot explores the challenges and what the future may hold.