Zoopla says first-time buyer mortgage payments (an average £1,038 per month) are 20% lower than average rents (£1,248 per month) across Britain.
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First-time buyer? Get £5,000 cashback on your mortgage with this easy tip
From sky-high property prices to chipping away at the deposit fund, getting on the housing ladder in the UK as a first-time buyer is no mean feat.
Read MoreAverage mortgage rates continue to tick down with two-year fixed rates most impacted, Rightmove says
Average mortgages rates have continued to decrease, with the biggest fall year-on-year applied to two-year fixed rates, figures show.
Read MoreUK build-to-rent sector is positioned for “significant expansion” in 2025
Investor confidence continues to improve thanks to falling borrowing costs and a strengthening housing market, with the build-to-rent space recording a stellar 2024.
Read MoreLandlords: Is it worth investing in Houses in Multiple Occupation?
Where are the best yields for landlords considering Houses in Multiple Occupation as part of their property portfolio?
Read MoreLandlords buying new builds will be good for PRS property standards – analysis
Landlords choosing to purchase a new-build property as an investment can help to improve the standard of homes in the private rental sector (PRS), brokers have suggested.
Read MoreNationwide: Buy-to-let market is ‘gradually recovering’
Extra Stamp Duty charges could have an impact on both mortgaged and cash purchases by landlords, Nationwide claims.
Read MoreBuy-to-let mortgage availability hits a record high as optimism rises
Property investors looking to borrow to buy will find a raft of choice from lenders at the moment, with a huge 3,560 buy-to-let mortgage deals currently available.
Read MoreWhat are green mortgages and are they the future?
We spoke to a number of mortgage experts, including those at the banks who offer green mortgage products, about who they’re best suited to and what to watch out for.
Read MoreHow buying a new car could mean getting a smaller mortgage
A finance agreement on a new car could wipe £18,000 off your borrowing power
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