The UK’s five-year house price-to-income ratio change stands at -1.3%, outperforming 20 other nations.

330,000 first-time buyers entered the market last year.

First-time buyers will now also be allowed to access the lender's 'Helping Hand' mortgage offer at the new maximum LTV, enabling borrowing of up to six times income.

Between January and March, prices for first-time buyers increased by an average of £4,772, according to figures released by MPowered

Only 7.72% of first-time buyers in 2025 are opting for new builds, down from 10.03% in 2022

House prices may rise by an additional 5.0% to 7.5% as borrowing capacity increases, according to new research from Savills.

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). 

59% of Gen Z renters in relationships are saving for a home, compared to just 6% saving for a wedding.

74% of respondents to a recent survey said they did not believe the government would meet its housing targets.

Only 64% of non-homeowners now aspire to own a home, down from 71% last year.