18th June 2025 A quarter of new-build owners face £3.4k in repairs within two months First-time buyer purchases of new builds have fallen by 2.31% since 2022, equal to 23 fewer buyers per 1,000 sales.
16th June 2025 First-time buyer prices rise 2.5 times faster than the rest of the... Between January and March, prices for first-time buyers increased by an average of £4,772, according to figures released by MPowered
3rd June 2025 New builds lose favour among first-time buyers Only 7.72% of first-time buyers in 2025 are opting for new builds, down from 10.03% in 2022
2nd June 2025 First-time buyer activity could surge by 24% under new mortgage rules House prices may rise by an additional 5.0% to 7.5% as borrowing capacity increases, according to new research from Savills.
30th May 2025 Mortgage Advice Bureau reports 67% of borrowers who’ve purchased... According to data published by the Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB), 67% of borrowers who’ve purchased a property in the last twelve months were first-time buyers (FTBs).
22nd May 2025 UK renters prioritise property over proposals: Zoopla 59% of Gen Z renters in relationships are saving for a home, compared to just 6% saving for a wedding.
22nd May 2025 First-time buyers seen as a key driver for 2025 market confidence 74% of respondents to a recent survey said they did not believe the government would meet its housing targets.
21st May 2025 Dream to disaster: 10 years on, Britain’s housing crisis worsens Only 64% of non-homeowners now aspire to own a home, down from 71% last year.
20th May 2025 More new buyers enter the market as conditions improve First-time buyer applications rose by 23.1% in 2024, despite overall mortgage activity remaining stable.
16th May 2025 April Mortgages launches new no-deposit product to help renters... Interest rates start from 5.99%, with automatic rate cuts as LTV improves.