As yet, the new government has made no commitment to extending the relief beyond next March's deadline

Agents in the East of England could face the toughest challenge should first-time buyer stamp duty relief return to purchases up to £300,000

The biggest rises have been seen in the North West, according to Rightmove's latest study.

First-time buyers in Wales are looking furthest afield, according to the research.

Over a quarter of first-time buyers surveyed said that they wouldn’t have been able to afford a property without Shared Ownership.

As many as 48% of the capital's prospective first-time buyers are planning to take on extra work to save the amount needed for a house deposit.

More people who are getting their foot onto the first rung of the property ladder have already started a family.

As the general election approaches, Adrian Plant, Director of SOWN (part of Leaders Romans Group), looks at what politicians could – and should - do to support those currently...

Zoopla looks at who is likely to benefit from the current 'no stamp duty under £425k' being made permanent should the Conservatives win the election.

Despite an overwhelming majority of property developers in favour of a change of government, fewer than 10% think Labour will specifically help first-time buyers