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

The number of first-time buyers fell 22% between January and August this year, compared to the same period in 2022, according to the latest Halifax research.

A fifth (20%) of those in the early stages of buying will now need a guarantor in order to get their foot on the housing ladder.

Amid falling house prices, are first-time buyers making use of government housing schemes? Uswitch polled a number of potential buyers, with the data showing that those on the lowest...