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First time buyers will ‘return to market during 2024’
Lower mortgage rates and a £20k 'discount' on average for FTB properties are set to persuade more people to get on the ladder, says Zoopla.
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Bank of Mum and Dad still major factor in housing market
The IFS says average UK house prices have risen by 158% over last 50 years meaning first-time buyers face far more challenges.
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Property expert slams 1% mortgages as ‘unworkable’
Charlie Davidson of law firm Bishop & Sewell says 1% mortgages will leave first time buyers with huge debts.
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‘Let’s get it together’ say FTBs as they scale affordability mountain
Joining forces to afford to buy, FTBs are now 32 years old on average and put down a deposit of £53,414 – some £21,000 more than 10 years ago.
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Big lender says first-time buyers have dropped to 10-year low
Analysis by Yorkshire Building Society forecasts the number of people taking their first step onto the property ladder will have fallen to 290,000 in 2023.
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Tory help for first time buyers to be in next manifesto
Housing secretary Michael Gove says the Conservatives must do more to help young people buy their first home.
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Bank of Family lending on the rise as first-time buyers ask for help
Research from Legal & General’s Ignite reveals the number of applicants reliant on gifted deposits was up by 10% in November.
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Estate agents ‘must help first time buyers’ navigate diffcult market
Estate agents and brokers could help younger clients with guidance and information surrounding homebuying much earlier in the process.
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£71 billion first-time buyer rebound expected by 2025
Research into future lending to FTBs predicts 26% growth within two years, according to two organisations.
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BLOG: Home sales slump ‘a major issue for the economy’
Tax expert Heather Powell says the Government needs to act to reinvigorate the property market and support estate agents.
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