The government and FCA are considering relaxing mortgage affordability rules to boost first-time buyer lending.

Anna Lewis, commercial director at Castle Trust Bank, explores how bridging finance can provide first-time landlords with an alternative way to secure their first property.

First-time buyers are looking for more flexible ways to borrow, but the market is not always meeting these needs, brokers say.

The stamp duty changes will boost stamp duty receipts by over £1.1bn annually.

Gen H has reduced two and three-year products by up to 0.15%.

Brokers told Financial Reporter how changing communication needs, internet research and a more complex mortgage market are impacting their interactions with first-time buyers.

First-time buyers made up 54% of all home purchases made with a mortgage last year, the biggest majority on record.

A number of the reductions are specifically aimed at supporting first-time buyers and come with £500 cashback.

Solo prospective buyer demand increased by 11% in 2024.

In London, where property prices are highest at £535,700, buyers could save up to £11,250 by purchasing before April.