How I Bought My First UK Home as an Immigrant | A Guide for First-Time Buyers

Thinking of buying your first home in the UK as an immigrant? In this video, I share our honest experience as a Zimbabwean family navigating the UK property market for the first time. From the initial research and saving for a deposit, to dealing with estate agents and understanding UK mortgage terms—this is everything I wish someone had told me before we started. Whether you’re new to the UK or just starting your first-time buyer journey, I hope this video gives you clarity, encouragement, and practical tips you can use. This is a high level summary of the process and more videos on the step by step process to follow. So make sure you subscribe and click the bell to get notified and you won’t miss out. 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Understand the UK property market 03:50 - Decide on what you want to 05:00 - Mortgage considerations and eligibility 07:30 - Credit history 08:00 - Saving towards your mortgage 09:43 - Working with reputable professionals 11:10 - Know your rights 11:45 - Be patient and prepared 12:44 - Conclusion #FirstTimeBuyerUK #ImmigrantInUK #UKPropertyTips #HomeBuyingJourney #ZimbabweanInUK #UKMortgageAdvice #NewToUK #UKHomeownerTips #HomeBuyingUK #LivingInUK