Join the teachers first time Home Buyers Club

We're here to help teachers and other education professionals buy their own home

Stepping onto the property ladder is one of life's big moments, but that shouldn't mean it needs to be daunting or difficult. After saving a deposit, it's natural that the excitement of being ready to buy mingles with nerves over how the process actually works.

Erase the unease: we’re here to guide you.

Did you know?

We offer mortgages for teachers with smaller deposits (5%), longer mortgage terms of up to 40 years and we lend up to 5 times your joint salary (subject to availability) if you're buying with a partner, who doesn't need to be a teacher.

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What to expect from the club

With tips, information and guides, our aim is to demystify the buying process and leave you confident, calm and in control.

Whether you're planning to buy in 2024 or still saving for further in the future, our club can provide you with some exclusive tips to help you on your journey. Click below to join thousands of other members already part of the Teachers Building Society's Home Buyers Club.

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Topics and key stages of the buying process

From saving a deposit to making an offer, we’ve got your back. As a member of our club you’ll get access to content designed to help you navigate the first time buyer journey, including:

  • Saving a deposit
  • Working out how much you can afford to spend
  • What to look out for in properties
  • What questions to ask estate agents
  • Finding a home and making an offer
  • Making a mortgage application
  • Getting professional support
  • Arranging a completion date
  • Exchanging contracts
  • Preparing for ownership
  • Completion day

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How Teachers Building Society helps first time buyers

We don't stop there. For teacher first time buyers we:

  1. Offer mortgages for up to 5 times joint salary subject to affordability (only one needs to be a teacher);
  2. Offer mortgages with just a 5% deposit;
  3. Save our best (lowest) rates exclusively for teachers;
  4. Take teacher pay grades into account;
  5. Provide 'fee free' mortgage options;
  6. Offer mortgages to ECTs (NQTs), supply and contract teachers.

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Times to suit you...

We aim to be flexible, which is why we offer appointments at times that suit you. Simply let us know when to arrange a call back, whether it's in the evening or on a Saturday morning.

The Teachers Building Society Home Buyers Club is a private club for teachers (and their partners) where we walk you through the home buying journey one small, simple step at a time.

PLEASE NOTE - YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.

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Please note: Mortgages are secured on your home. You could lose your home if you do not keep up payments on your mortgage. Terms and conditions apply. Mortgages are subject to underwriting and criteria. Please contact us for full details.

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