Buyer demand and agreed sales fall back into negative territory, with the sales outlook flat for the near-term.

The new 95% LTV deal is designed for buyers of affordable properties through the Discounted Market Sale scheme. 

Other criteria updates include changes around capital raising and simultaneous completion.

Patrick Bamford, head of international business development at Qualis Credit Risk, says the first-time buyer market is an environment which has shifted emphatically in recent...

89% of aspiring solo buyers feel it is important to reach this key life milestone independently.

The quality and finish of a property is now cited by 79% of buyers as an important consideration.

The average two-year fixed rate for someone with a 20% deposit has lowered from 5.21% in August 2024 to 4.38%.

96% of first-time buyers received financial help for their deposit.

Capacity issues facing conveyancers are taking their toll on customer relationships and creating perceived communications hurdles.

Homebuyers paid over £6bn in stamp duty in first half of the year.