With the UK Budget announcement of additional government help for homeowners, now could be the time to start thinking about getting back on the housing ladder With the extra £80m for shared equity schemes and Stamp Duty allowances to be held off for another year, Alistair Darling's Budget announcements are a clear indication of the government's intent to kick-start the housing market But in these difficult economic times how can you protect yourself if you are about to buy a new house...