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.

First-time buyer applications rose by 23.1% in 2024, despite overall mortgage activity remaining stable.

Interest rates start from 5.99%, with automatic rate cuts as LTV improves.

Dual-income households need to earn over £37,000 per person to afford a newly built home, compared to £25,000 per person when Help to Buy ended in 2022, according to new...

Newly released data has revealed a dramatic impact on mortgage completions ahead of the government tax change on April 1st.