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First-Time Buyers Archive
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Affordable Property Availability Better for First-time Buyers
In almost 40 per cent of local authority districts in the UK, property is now affordable for first-time buyers. -
Mortgage Lending Dipped In November
Latest figures from the CML have shown a ten per cent fall in gross mortgage lending. -
Year Low in UK for First-Time Buyers
Figures from the NAEA show that the proportion of home-buyers buying for the first time has reached a new low for the year. -
Home Movers Push UK Housing Market Rally
The number of mortgages taken out in October reached its highest level for nearly two years, mainly driven by an increase in the number of home movers. -
Mortgage Products On The Increase
The number of products on the mortgage market has been back on the rise again in recent months. -
50pc Drop in Mortgage Cost Likely for First-Time Buyers
A new forecast has revealed that its likely first-time buyers will be seeing a drop in mortgage cost in Ireland. -
Santander Research Recommended Buying Over Renting
Research by Santander Mortgages indicated that buying rather than renting could result in significant savings. -
900,000 Homeowners Facing Negative Equity
Just when it seems there is good news regarding the property market, another piece of news comes that delivers a bitter piece of realty reality. This time, 900,000 homeowners have negative equity. -
Increased First-Time Buyers Despite Increased Deposit
Mortgage lending has increased and so has the amount of first-time buyers. However, it is at the cost of an increased deposit and still-weak lending activity.