Tag: First Time Buyers UK

Mortgage rate rises dampen home sales

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th April 2026, 4 months ago | 0

Higher borrowing costs are reshaping who moves home and when, as households adjust to a sharp jump in mortgage pricing,...

Property tax hurdle still blocks first-time buyers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd February 2026, 7 months ago | 0

Stabilising house prices and falling mortgage rates are beginning to restore confidence among aspiring homeowners, but property tax remains a...

First-time buyers hit pause until the Autumn Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th November 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Nearly half of first-time buyers have put their property buying plans on hold until after the Autumn Budget, research reveals....

Two incomes no longer enough as first-time buyers hit affordability wall

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th October 2025, 10 months ago | 5

A growing number of aspiring first-time buyers are discovering that even two salaries may no longer be enough to get a...

First-time buyers paying more for homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th October 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Zoopla says improved affordability and borrowing power among first-time buyers has led them to spend more on their first homes...

UK house prices dip as market stabilises – Halifax

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th October 2025, 11 months ago | 0

House prices across the country saw a small dip in September, pointing to a housing sector that remains balanced despite...

Interactive map helps home buyers and landlords find affordable homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th July 2025, 1 year ago | 2

A ground-breaking interactive map launched by reallymoving could transform the way first-time buyers search for affordable homes – and help...

Slower house price growth but sales rise – Zoopla

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The property market is experiencing a cooling in house price rises, with annual growth dropping to 1.6% in March from...

Fears that landlords could face another stamp duty hike

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th March 2025, 1 year ago | 3

There are fears that Chancellor Rachel Reeves might unveil an additional increase to the stamp duty surcharge for second home...

Larger homes fuel house price surge as flats fall behind

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th March 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The popularity of larger homes has propelled UK house prices upwards by £10,431 in the past year, marking a robust...

UK housing market grew by £22.3bn in 2024

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th March 2025, 1 year ago | 1

The UK’s housing sector saw a robust resurgence in 2024, growing in value by £22.3 billion, research reveals. According to...

It’s now cheaper for first-time buyers to buy than rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th March 2025, 1 year ago | 7

First-time buyers can save 20% when they buy their first home rather than renting, research reveals. Zoopla says that first-time...

UK house price growth steady at 3.9% – Nationwide

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The housing market showed continued strength in February, with the annual rate of price rises holding firm at 3.9%, a...

House prices rise as buyers favour houses over flats

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th February 2025, 2 years ago | 1

The housing market has kicked off 2025 strongly with prices rising but there’s a clear divide between buyers increasingly opting...

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UK house price growth slows down – Nationwide

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st May 2024, 2 years ago | 0

UK house prices saw a slowdown in annual growth in April of just 0.6%, down from 1.6% in March, Nationwide...