72% of respondents to a new survey from LRG have indicated that they prioritise support measures other than stamp duty relief, including lower-deposit mortgages and faster approvals.

Help to Buy has supported 387,195 households into homeownership, including 328,346 first-time buyers.

First-time buyers now pay an average of £2,315 when moving, 6.5% more than last year.

A fifth of would-be buyers are unaware of any support schemes, according to the latest Shawbrook research.

The city saw first-time buyer numbers rise from 561 in 2014 to 892 in 2024.

31% of first-time buyers are opting for 90% LTV mortgages, while 10% are considering 95% LTV options.

63% of homeowners aged 18-34 say the concept of a forever home is less important than for previous generations.

Growing numbers of buyers are opting to delay their property plans until after the Autumn Budget, focusing on long-term affordability rather than short-term tax changes.

New data shows that UK first-time buyers are increasingly stretching to 90%+ LTV mortgages, with many relying on family gifts to bridge affordability gaps.

First-time buyer market share fell from 63.3% in January to 56.7% in August, a 10.4% drop.