Basildon Borough Council is hosting a free event on 25 March 2026 to help residents in Basildon, Essex, buy their first home. The session will take place at South Essex College to provide local people with expert advice on how to navigate the housing market.
The event will run from 4pm to 7pm in the Atrium at the college campus in Market Square. Attendees can speak with mortgage lenders, estate agents, and financial advisers about the steps needed to purchase a property in a no-pressure environment.
Experts will be on hand to explain how much people can afford to borrow and the different types of mortgage loans available. The session will also cover how property taxes might affect a budget and the legal steps involved in the process.
Councillor Jessica Power, the council member for regeneration, jobs and skills, said the authority wants residents to feel supported when reaching the milestone of homeownership. This event follows a previous session held in 2025 that aimed to help locals move onto the property ladder.
Residents do not need to pay to attend the event, which is designed to offer clear information for aspiring homeowners. The council aims to give people the confidence to manage their budgets and understand the financial requirements to own a home.
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