Buying your first home signifies one of the biggest investments you will make in your life, and as a potential first-time buyer you may think its out of reach. Whilst saving for a deposit is important, you shouldn’t have to make sacrifices to achieve home ownership, and there could be avenues you can take to save money on your first home.

Bedford-based Tilia Homes Eastern has appointed Gareth Jacob as regional managing director with responsibility for the significant expansion of the company’s operations across the East of England.