Free First Time Buyer Event

Not sure where to start? Join our mortgage experts online and get practical guidance on deposits, borrowing, mortgages and the homebuying journey.

Buying your first home starts with understanding your options. Join our free online event to learn how much you could borrow, the amount of deposit you might need and what to expect at every stage of the homebuying journey.

Bring your questions and hear directly from our mortgage experts, helping you take the next step towards homeownership with confidence.

Event Details

Date: 15th October 2026 

Time: 6pm - 7pm

Location: Online - Register today.

Who’s it for? Anyone looking to buy their first home and wanting to learn more about mortgages, deposits and the homebuying journey.

What will we cover?

  • The mortgage basics -  Learn how much you can borrow, deposit amounts and the different mortgage options available.
  • The homebuying journey - Understand the key steps involved in buying your first home, from your first mortgage appointment to collecting the keys.
  • Saving for your first home - Get tips on building your deposit and learn about government backed schemes.
  • How The Cambridge could help - Find out how we assess affordability and explore the mortgages available to help First Time Buyers
  • Q&A. Your chance to ask our mortgage advisers your questions

What will we cover?

  • The mortgage basics -  Learn how much you can borrow, deposit amounts and the different mortgage options available.
  • The homebuying journey - Understand the key steps involved in buying your first home, from your first mortgage appointment to collecting the keys.
  • Saving for your first home - Get tips on building your deposit and learn about government backed schemes.
  • How The Cambridge could help - Find out how we assess affordability and explore the mortgages available to help First Time Buyers
  • Q&A. Your chance to ask our mortgage advisers your questions

Meet Your Speakers: Dan

Dan has been part of The Cambridge team for eight years and has spent the last two helping customers as a Mortgage Adviser. He enjoys helping people understand their options when buying a home and answering the questions that come with such a big decision.

Dan's top tip for First Time Buyers:
 "Take your time and ask as many questions as you need to. Buying your first home is a big decision, so it's important you feel comfortable every step of the way."

When he's not at work, Dan enjoys running, tackling DIY projects and is never far from a coffee or green tea.

Meet Your Speakers: Dan

Dan has been part of The Cambridge team for eight years and has spent the last two helping customers as a Mortgage Adviser. He enjoys helping people understand their options when buying a home and answering the questions that come with such a big decision.

Dan's top tip for First Time Buyers:
 "Take your time and ask as many questions as you need to. Buying your first home is a big decision, so it's important you feel comfortable every step of the way."

When he's not at work, Dan enjoys running, tackling DIY projects and is never far from a coffee or green tea.

Meet Your Speakers: Andy

Andy is one of our longest-serving Mortgage Advisers, with more than 20 years' experience helping customers navigate the mortgage process. He enjoys getting to know customers, understanding their plans and helping them take their next steps onto the property ladder.

Andy's top tip for First Time Buyers:
 "Make sure you're registered on the electoral register and speak to a lender early to understand how much you could borrow."

When he's not at work, Andy enjoys spending time with family, gardening and following rugby.

Meet Your Speakers: Andy

Andy is one of our longest-serving Mortgage Advisers, with more than 20 years' experience helping customers navigate the mortgage process. He enjoys getting to know customers, understanding their plans and helping them take their next steps onto the property ladder.

Andy's top tip for First Time Buyers:
 "Make sure you're registered on the electoral register and speak to a lender early to understand how much you could borrow."

When he's not at work, Andy enjoys spending time with family, gardening and following rugby.

 

Turn rent into your deposit

With Rent to Home, up to 70% of the rent you pay could be returned to help fund a future home deposit.

Applications for our next property in Longstanton open on 5 October.

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YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE