Related topic: First-time buyer

The average first-time buyer in the UK is 34, with a deposit of £24,500.

Over a quarter said this was the most frustrating part of the process.

The changes apply to products targeted to support first-time buyers and movers with lower deposits.

First-time buyers inspire the most confidence as affordability and housing delivery dominate industry concern.

David Lownds, head of products and marketing at Hanley Economic Building Society, says that to truly unlock the first-time buyer potential, the industry must continue to push for...

Homebuyers have paid £1.3bn in stamp duty since the tax hike.

Oliver Smith, strategic partnership manager at Vida, explores the current mortgage schemes and products available to support first-time buyers onto the housing ladder.

Gable Mortgages goes live with two zero deposit mortgage products, supporting first-time buyers, UK key workers and new build developers.

Patrick Bamford, head of international business development at Qualis Credit Risk, says low unemployment, growing incomes and the anticipation of further mortgage rate falls will have...

Interest rates automatically reduce over time when borrowers move into lower LTV bands.