Since January, average prices paid by first-time buyers rose 2.5 times faster than those paid by movers.

Patrick Bamford, head of international business development at Qualis Credit Risk, says that while it’s encouraging to see product growth at 95% LTV and above, we must continue...

First-time buyer and homemover completions increased by 113% and 140% in March.

However, the more relaxed borrowing drives up house prices, the less impact there will be on transactions.

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.