UK Mortgage Expert: What First Time Buyers Need To Know

Can you actually afford to buy a home right now? And if you can, should you? Eddie Ross is co-founder of Tembo Money, a mortgage broker that helps first-time buyers get on the ladder. He answers your questions about affordability, how mortgages actually work today, what’s happening with LISAs and covers some of the lesser-known options that most people don’t talk about. 🏡 Here’s the link Eddie mentioned to check your affordability online: https://makingmoney.email/tembo *This episode was recorded in March 2026 and some data might have changed since then 🤝 Want 1:1 financial help from us? Answer a few questions to find the right service & book free call: ⁠⁠https://getmost.typeform.com/pod-episodes⁠⁠ ❓Survey - how are you saving for your future? ⁠⁠https://makingmoney.email/survey⁠⁠ 🎉 Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: ⁠⁠⁠https://vanta.com/makingmoney⁠⁠ Xero accountancy software - get 90% off for 6 months: ⁠⁠https://referrals.xero.com/makingmoney ⁠ – If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above (including Tembo Money), we may receive a commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.