Difficulties raising deposits for ever-inflating house prices are driving more aspiring homeowners to turn to shared ownership to get onto the property ladder, a mortgage lender has revealed today.
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This is how much first-time home owners spend on rent before buying – it’s risen £46,621 in a decade
This comes as average monthly rents soared by 5.7% in August.
Read MoreHouse prices jump to a new record – find out here how the West Midlands compares to other parts of the UK
House prices in the West Midlands are now at an average of almost £260,000, new figures reveal today.
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Read MoreUK house prices in surprise fall amid high mortgage costs
Average price for a home drops by 0.1% to £271,079 in August compared with July, according to Nationwide.
Read MoreZoopla: Property tax speculation creates uncertainty for a third of home buyers
Property tax rumours could impact homes valued at over £500,000, potentially triggering a housing market slowdown, Zoopla has warned.
Read MoreFirst-time buyers borrowing more but cannot keep pace with house price increases
First-time buyers are borrowing up to 5% more and being offered larger loans, but they are struggling to keep pace with house price rises.
Read MoreWhy a messy neighbour could wipe £43,000 off YOUR home’s value?
Research reveals locations where buyers will knock the most off their offer price
Read MoreWhat’s happening to house prices?
House prices rose by around 3% in 2024, and experts forecast similar rises in 2025
Read MoreLandlords urged to buy discounted doer-uppers ahead of new law
A high profile lettings agent is advising landlords to buy a doer upper – and he claims that they are currently heavily discounted.
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