First Time Buyer

What separates first-time buyers and movers in high-demand markets?

In low-stock regions, priorities between buyers and movers are diverging, and brokers play a crucial role in realignment

What separates first-time buyers and movers in high-demand markets?

First-time buyers kept the market moving in 2025 - and 2026 must go further, faster, and fairer

Skipton's Jen Lloyd champions now as the time to turn pressure into progress

First-time buyers kept the market moving in 2025 - and 2026 must go further, faster, and fairer

Shared ownership demand grows as first-time buyer numbers rise

New data reveals increased use of alternatives as affordability pressures build

Shared ownership demand grows as first-time buyer numbers rise

Santander sees rise in solo first-time buyers after mortgage rule changes

Lender reports higher share of individual borrowers between June and October

Santander sees rise in solo first-time buyers after mortgage rule changes

Two-year fixes surge as borrowers bet on further rate cuts

First-time buyers favour shorter terms, while many home movers still seek longer-term certainty

Two-year fixes surge as borrowers bet on further rate cuts

Lloyds expands first-time buyer support with lower income thresholds

Bank commits additional £1 billion to help new borrowers access higher loan amounts

Lloyds expands first-time buyer support with lower income thresholds