Anyone who is struggling to get their feet on the property ladder may be interested in something called rent to buy, but what is it?

How would you like to look for a suitable property and then move into that property with very little money to start with? This is a huge difference from the large deposit that you might have struggled to find for a mortgage. When you rent to buy you are able to find your dream home with the help of the company you choose to rent to buy with and move in once you have reached an agreement on the rental period.

During the rental period you own the house which means that if you want to add a conservatory or a patio for instance, you can. Once the rental period ends you simply buy the property, or should you change your mind just move out. If you choose to go ahead and buy any equity in the home is of course yours. Renting to buy is a great way for anyone, including first time homebuyers to get a hold on the property market without the need to raise a large sum of money upfront. Check the scheme out online and you could be in your own home within weeks.