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Among 18-24-year-olds, three in 10 (31%) are using TikTok as a source of homebuying information.

Towns in Northern England, Scotland and Wales top the affordability rankings.

New data from Nationwide reveals the most and least affordable areas in Britain.

Energy efficiency of homes is a growing concern, with 56% now saying home upgrades are essential, not optional.

Nottingham has also been revealed as the fastest growing region for LISA-enabled house purchases.

A single person now needs a salary of £56,476 to afford the average UK house price.

The average asking price for a typical mid-market second-stepper home is 52% more than a 0-2 bedroom.

Buyers are looking for higher paying jobs (40%), negotiating pay rises (22%) and even switching careers (21%) to speed up their property purchase.

The First Step range includes a choice of two fixed rate mortgages.

Housing market confidence remains fragile as global uncertainty weighs on buyer sentiment.