All news on the topic: First-time buyers

The Building Societies Act 1986 (Amendment) Bill aims to modernise societies by expanding their lending capacity

The number of potential buyers contacting estate agents about homes for sale in the first week of 2024 was 5% higher than in the same period last year, with the growth in activity strongest in London and the North East of England, Rightmove said

You would think the NatWest chairman would have a better understanding of the housing market after his barmy claim that it is not that difficult to get on the housing ladder

These include the size of the garden, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms - and even the location of the property, the research found

The PM is considering scrapping inheritance tax for the richest families in a bid to turn voters to his party, while Michael Gove has said there could be help for first-time buyers

The cost of a five-year fixed-term mortgage has fallen below 4% after inflation came in lower-than-expected at 3.9% for the 12 months to November

As house prices have risen Brits need a much bigger deposit now to get on the property ladder than they once did and this has pushed up the age of the average first time buyer

Eight in ten say that owning their own property remains a priority for them - but just one in 10 believe they will meet this goal within the next 12 months, a study has found

The mortgage guarantee scheme allows would-be property buyers access to 95% loan to value (LTV) mortgages - meaning you need a 5% deposit - on properties worth up to £600,000

In a letter, a housing company has told its residents not to use their balconies until further notice, after a balcony collapsed in East London on Saturday night

Halifax said house prices rose by 1.1% on average in October, compared to a fall of 0.3% in September - marking the first monthly increase since March

LISAs allow you to save up to £4,000 each tax year for your first home or retirement, with the Government giving you a 25% bonus - but savers can face big penalties

Phil Spencer and Kirstie Allsopp have become known as big names in property thanks to their expertise on shows such as Location, Location, Location, and they're clearly reaping the rewards of their decades-long success

From the Autumn Statement to the next Ofgem price cap announcement, November is set to be a busy month for personal finance news and updates - here is what you need to know

Terms such as LPA and conveyancing sound like another language for first-time buyers - making mortgages even more difficult to understand.

The mortgage guarantee scheme allows first-time buyers to take out a mortgage with a 5% deposit - the Government then promises to cover some costs if your lender loses money

It's never been harder to buy your first home as the cost of a property has risen to nine times the average income but most young people would be prepared to relocate to get on the ladder

Nationwide Building Society and Skipton Building Society topped the results, both receiving overall scores of 78% - just pipping Yorkshire Building Society, which scored 75%

The housing market is continuing to be affected by a backdrop of low interest rates and rising rents, with the market expected to remain subdued in the short-term

A Halifax study has found Eastbourne in East Sussex is among the best-value towns with a typical house price of £253,744 - 29 per cent less than the regional average

Angela Rayner achieved a standing ovation and rapturous laughter as she joked Rishi Sunak was the Ken to Liz Truss's Barbie world as she declared Labour is 'hungry for change'

Property prices have dropped for the fourth month in a row, falling by 0.3 percent between June and July and now you can check out the houses for sale near you with the handy In Your Area widget

Claims include issues over gardens and roads flooding, problems with kitchen appliances and the standard of finish in some of the homes in Southport, Merseyside

The typical mortgage holder is now paying an extra £220 a month when they go to re-mortgage and it is said to be "devastating" the construction industry

Martin Lewis ’ MoneySavingExpert.com website says it has seen people complaining about spending hours trying to get through to Lenvi, the firm which has been running the scheme since June