According to a new report from Post Office Money some 16%, or nearly one in six first time buyers, are funding their home with a parental loan. The majority of parents however, some 87%,...
The Office for Budget Responsibility has warned that one of the key measures introduced in yesterday’s budget could backfire on chancellor, Philip Hammond. Stamp duty for all properties up to £300,000 bought by first-time...
A survey of over 3,000 landlords carried out by the Residential Landlord Associations’ Private Renting Evidence, Analysis and Research Lab (PEARL), has found that 68% of landlords are reluctant to invest in new properties...
According to figures from broker L&C Mortgages, new buyers are often increasing their overall mortgage debt in order to tackle short-term financial pressures. The figures show that the proportion of young first-time buyers taking out...
New research shows that a fall in the number of home movers in the UK is impacting the housing market with fewer homes for first time buyers. The findings from Lloyds Bank home mover...
Finding a house you want to buy can be an exciting time. The house looks great in the photos, it feels right when you visit, it seems like this is ‘the one.’ But many...
According to the latest figures from MoneySuperMarket, prospective homeowners in parts of the UK may need to save for up to 27 years before they can afford to purchase a property in their current...
