First Time Buyer

The housing ladder is shifting in 2026 — and first-time buyers might finally feel it

Innovative lenders and new rules quietly tipping the market toward underserved segment

The housing ladder is shifting in 2026 — and first-time buyers might finally feel it

Price gap between first-time buyer and second-stepper homes hits record high

Huge gap leaves home movers needing more equity to move up the property ladder

Price gap between first-time buyer and second-stepper homes hits record high

First-time buyers take one in three homes sold by landlords

Study finds many properties change hands within the private rented sector, but more move into owner occupied housing

First-time buyers take one in three homes sold by landlords

First-time buyers rethink careers to get on the housing ladder faster

Many expect to wait until 37 to buy as affordability pressures persist

First-time buyers rethink careers to get on the housing ladder faster

Brokers remain central to homebuying, Santander poll shows

Two thirds of borrowers say they could not have completed a purchase without a broker

Brokers remain central to homebuying, Santander poll shows

Monthly Spotlight: First Time Buyers

Every month, Mortgage Introducer produces a series of articles on a theme affecting mortgage professionals across the UK. All coverage through the month can be found here

Monthly Spotlight: First Time Buyers