Despite mortgage rate rises, the property market remains very active. At the end of March 2022, the Nationwide Building Society reported the annual UK house price growth had increased to 14.3%. This meant the average price was up by over £33,000 on the previous year and the average house price […]
First time buyers – How much deposit do you need to buy your first property?
Most popular locations among first time buyers
With cities becoming increasingly expensive for first time buyers, people are beginning to look for areas outside the urban centres to set down their roots. However specific government schemes are making living in the metropolis more accessible and affordable. There are a range of areas in both the north and […]
First-Time Buyers Underestimate The True Cost Of Buying A Home
New research shows first-time buyers underestimate the true cost of buying a home Most people have probably grasped that buying a home is usually a significant investment, but research by Aldermore Bank suggests that today’s generation of first-time buyers are significantly underestimating both the size of the deposit they will […]