Learn about buying your first home with expert tips from mortgage advisor Dan Knott. Discover the importance of credit checks, navigating the timing of home buying, and schemes available for first-time buyers to boost savings. Explore different mortgage options and understand the costs associated with buying a home.

Mortgage experts discuss recent rate reductions, releasing equity for home extensions, managing multiple mortgages, and choosing the right mortgage. They emphasize the benefits of securing fixed rates and using a broker, caution against getting carried away with recent falls, and highlight the importance of choosing the right product and seeking independent mortgage advice.