First time buyers have found it increasingly hard to make their way onto the property ladder but there is hope.

The slower market signals new opportunities that could be a positive springboard. It is therefore important to gather all the information you need to capitalise on this.

Think of the positives about being a first time buyer.

With nothing to sell, remember you are a purchaser that can kick start a chain of property sales, a purchaser that Estate Agents will want to help.

The steadying of the market makes bargaining easier and if you have your deposit ready you will definitely be in a strong position.

To facilitate this progress even further, you need to be mortgage ready, have worked out all your costs including legal fees, survey and probably stamp duty.

Sounds daunting don't worry! Kent Estate Agencies Mortgage Service has years of experience in helping you take advantage of current conditions and get on that first rung of the ladder. Armed with this information will mean that you can act confidently, which will in turn will make their selection of properties for you to consider, easier and more specific for you.

With a head start you will soon be on the way to becoming a Home Owner.

Latest figures released from The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) shows hope for first time buyers.

Chris Brown, president of the NAEA, comments: “members have reported that the first time buyer market is slowly increasing with 11.8% shown as the percentage share of first time buyer sales in June.

For first time buyers who have the adequate funds in place and can secure mortgages, now is a time they can operate as opportunists and take advantage of the market and the properties and prices currently available.