Your first home, without the stress
First-time buyers compete against cash buyers, investors, and chain-free downsizers. We level the playing field with free tools, FTB-verified status, and AI-powered guidance designed specifically for you.
Why sellers love first-time buyers
29% of UK property sales fell through in 2024. Chain-free first-time buyers dramatically reduce this risk — and smart sellers know it.
No chain advantage
You're not waiting for someone else to sell. That's a huge advantage — sellers lose £8.6bn per year to failed chains.
Lower fall-through risk
Cash and chain-free transactions fail at just 4%, compared to 29% for typical chain sales. You represent certainty.
Stamp duty savings
First-time buyers pay no stamp duty on the first £300,000. We help you show sellers this makes you a stronger buyer.
Everything a first-time buyer needs
Free tools, FTB-verified status, and education — because everyone deserves a fair shot at home ownership.
FTB Membership
£0
FTB Premium
Cancel anytime. No lock-in.
How we verify first-time buyers
A Land Registry-backed badge builds trust with sellers and makes your offers stand out.
Self-declaration
You sign a legal declaration confirming you've never owned residential property anywhere in the world — the same declaration HMRC requires for Stamp Duty relief.
Land Registry check
We check HM Land Registry records for England & Wales. If you've never been registered as a property owner, this confirms your FTB status automatically.
Verified badge issued
You receive a Land Registry-checked First-Time Buyer badge visible to sellers on every offer and message you send. This badge is valid for 12 months.
Sellers see your Land Registry-checked FTB status prominently on every offer. This gives you a competitive edge: chain-free, motivated, and ready to complete.
You will never pay us a transaction fee
This isn't a promotion — it's a permanent promise. When you buy your first home through open for offer, you pay us £0. No success fees, no finder's fees, no hidden charges.
Mortgage advice
Free initial consultation with FCA-regulated brokers
Conveyancing quotes
Compare 3+ solicitors with transparent pricing
Survey booking
RICS-accredited surveyors at competitive rates
Home insurance
Compare providers — no obligation, no cost
The open for offer Zero-Fee Guarantee applies to all verified first-time buyers as defined by HMRC for SDLT relief purposes. OMPT Group Limited, Company No. 13206639.
First-time buyer FAQs
No. The open for offer Zero-Fee Guarantee is a permanent commitment — not a promotional offer. First-time buyers never pay a transaction fee, success fee, finder's fee, or any hidden charge when buying through our platform. We make money from seller subscriptions, completion fees, and partner referrals — never from buyers.
We use a self-declaration confirmed during sign-up, combined with a check against Land Registry records. If you've never owned property in England or Wales, no record will appear. For international ownership, we rely on your signed legal declaration — the same one HMRC requires for Stamp Duty relief.
The core FTB membership is completely free. You get access to property alerts, saved searches, and educational guides at no cost. Some premium features (priority viewing requests, AI-powered offer strategy) are available from just £4.99/month. And you will never pay a transaction fee — that's our guarantee.
From April 2025, first-time buyers pay no stamp duty on the first £300,000 of a property purchase (on homes up to £500,000). On a £400,000 home, that's a saving of up to £2,500 compared to non-FTB rates.
We show sellers your declared FTB status prominently — this means no chain, faster completion, and lower fall-through risk. Sellers increasingly prefer FTBs: 29% of UK sales fell through in 2024, but chain-free buyers dramatically reduce this risk.
We charge sellers a subscription fee (from £9.99/month) and a completion fee (0.5%, or just 0.25% when selling to a verified FTB). Movers who are buying and selling can save with our Mover bundles. We also earn referral commissions from mortgage brokers, conveyancers, and surveyors when we connect you with trusted partners — but these services are always free for you to access.
Absolutely. We support all government-backed schemes. Your eligibility is displayed to sellers alongside your offer, making you a more attractive buyer.
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