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Mar 19, 2019

Fall in the cost of flats in many towns and cities

In some areas, the cost of the average flat has plummeted, giving first-time buyers an opp...

Mar 18, 2019

Half of mortgages now available over a 40-year term

High property prices have led to borrowers stretching their mortgage over a longer period ...

Mar 15, 2019

How long does it take millennials to save a deposit?

The average length of time is over eight years, but the regional split is huge, with Londo...

Mar 14, 2019

First-time buyers take over from buy-to-let borrowers

There were almost five times the number of first-time buyer mortgages as new buy-to-let de...

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Oct 30, 2018

First-time buyers: how to reclaim stamp duty paid on shared ownership properties

The Chancellor announced a retrospective change for first-time buyers of shared ownership ...

Oct 29, 2018

Nationwide cuts rates for those with a small deposit

The building society has launched the lower rates to support first-time buyers

Oct 26, 2018

Want a discount on a home? Go for a major ‘fixer upper’

Properties in need of structural work can be bagged at a significant reduction - but tread...

Oct 25, 2018

13 million adults don’t think they’re eligible for a mortgage. Now they can check

A new comparison tool allows people to do a soft credit check to determine their mortgage ...

Oct 24, 2018

Millennials sacrifice relationships, marriage and kids to buy a home

Rocketing house price inflation has made getting on the ladder so much harder than it was ...

Oct 22, 2018

Mortgage fees rise to a five-year high

When comparing mortgages it's important to look at the fee as well as the interest rate to...

Oct 16, 2018

First-time buyer mortgages hit highest level since June 2017

As landlords shy away from buying more properties, first-time buyers are making their move

Oct 12, 2018

Bank of Mum and Dad will lend, but with strings attached

Parents are getting tough on terms and conditions when it comes to helping their kids get ...

Oct 08, 2018

Cheapest local homes are out of reach for 40% of young adults

In the last 20 years it has become much harder for younger people to get onto the housing ...

Oct 05, 2018

Young people’s homeownership and saving rates significantly down

No money to save, no money to buy a home - young people struggle to gain financial stabili...

Oct 04, 2018

Property trumps pensions for millennials

Saving for a deposit is prioritised over putting money away for old age by under-35s

Sep 24, 2018

Lender rate war sees 95% mortgage deals hit record low

An increase in competition for low deposit borrowers has driven down mortgage rates

Sep 14, 2018

Wannabe homeowners move in with parents to save money

Aspiring first-time buyers make a range of sacrifices to get onto the property ladder

Sep 03, 2018

Top university towns see £30K house price boost in three years

Property prices have risen by more than the cost of tuition fees across the top 50 univers...

Aug 24, 2018

Second cash Lifetime ISA to launch…but with limited scope

The government-backed scheme is a tax-efficient way to save a home deposit and to build a ...

Aug 17, 2018

Eight top tips for parents gifting money to children

The Bank of Mum and Dad is enormous, but many parents are still confused over the rules on...

Aug 14, 2018

Remortgage boost in June as the number of homebuyers fell

Buyers may be cautious but existing borrowers are keen to switch to a better deal

Aug 13, 2018

First-time buyers stump up record deposits to secure a home

With average prices at a 10-year high, aspiring homeowners are forced to put down huge sum...

Aug 10, 2018

‘Peter Pan’ generation put off buying a home

A lack of financial confidence is preventing many younger people from embarking on life's ...

Aug 08, 2018

Almost a third of first-time buyers confused about stamp duty changes

Many first-time buyers won't have to pay the tax but they are unclear on what it means for...

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News

Introduction

Fall in the cost of flats in many towns and cities

Half of mortgages now available over a 40-year term

How long does it take millennials to save a deposit?

First-time buyers take over from buy-to-let borrowers

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First-time buyers: how to reclaim stamp duty paid on shared ownership properties

Nationwide cuts rates for those with a small deposit

Want a discount on a home? Go for a major ‘fixer upper’

13 million adults don’t think they’re eligible for a mortgage. Now they can check

Millennials sacrifice relationships, marriage and kids to buy a home

Mortgage fees rise to a five-year high

First-time buyer mortgages hit highest level since June 2017

Bank of Mum and Dad will lend, but with strings attached

Cheapest local homes are out of reach for 40% of young adults

Young people’s homeownership and saving rates significantly down

Property trumps pensions for millennials

Lender rate war sees 95% mortgage deals hit record low

Wannabe homeowners move in with parents to save money

Top university towns see £30K house price boost in three years

Second cash Lifetime ISA to launch…but with limited scope

Eight top tips for parents gifting money to children

Remortgage boost in June as the number of homebuyers fell

First-time buyers stump up record deposits to secure a home

‘Peter Pan’ generation put off buying a home

Almost a third of first-time buyers confused about stamp duty changes

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