For those who are edging nearer and nearer securing their own property, these apps below can help make that dream a reality. House deposits are notoriously hard to save for, so why not utilise technology to make things a little easier for yourself?
Squirrel
Having a Squirrel account on your smartphone (courtesy of Barclays) is like having your own personal pocket-sized accountant. You can split your salary into bills, savings and weekly ‘free’ allowance.
Money Dashboard
Dubbed as the UK’s best personal finance app, Money Dashboard allows you to choose from four goals; I want to buy a house, I want to pay off debt, I want to grow my savings, I want to go on holiday. You can then analyses your spending through the dashboard, budgets, accounts and planner functionalities.
Monzo
Monzo is part of a new wave of banks. Using an app on your smartphone, you can receive instant notifications about your spending habits and utilise their built-in budgeting tool.
O2 Priority Moments
Everyone deserves a little fun, even when saving for a deposit. O2 customers can make the best of O2 Priority Moments; an app that delivers offers and discounts for tickets, eating out and entertainment.
ATM Hunter
Launched by MatserCard, ATM Hunter allows you to find ATMS using your iPhone’s GPS. How does this help you save for a deposit? No more mindlessly using contactless card payments; settling up with cash makes you far more aware of what you are spending.
Stocard
Stocard is the wallet of the future and the app can be downloaded from the Apple store and Google Play. The app allows you to store all your loyalty cards virtually whilst also being alerted to the best offers and rewards.
Chip
Available on IOs and Android, Chip uses an algorithm to calculate what you can afford to save based upon your spending habits.
MySupermarket
This genius app is perfect for those of us who tend to go astray on the weekly food shop! Completely free to download, the app allows you to compare prices of whole grocery shops as well as single items. On top of this, you can get personalised vouchers and nab the best offers as they hit the shelves.
Owy
An incredibly simple app to use, you can now make sure you don’t miss out when family members promise they will pay you back. You can not only keep track of who owes you what financially, but also items too. Lent your brother some money and jacket? You can keep tabs on this via Owy.