First-time buyers
Generation rent: why aren’t more first-time buyers joining the property ladder?
Home ownership levels peaked 10 years. What’s happened in the last decade to turn almost a whole generation into renters rather than home buyers?
By Simon Read | The Money Blog | Monday, 4 March 2013 at 12:45 pm
‘Nice garden’ tops first time buyers’ must-have list
The main priority for first time buyers is a property with its own garden, according to research carried out by Yorkshire Building Society.
A garden was followed by living near good public transport. While 23% of potential first time buyers say they would be happy to buy a smaller house in a more desirable area, [...]
By Alex Johnson | Property | Monday, 26 November 2012 at 10:10 am
Arrested development: Economic circumstance is forcing grown adults to live like juveniles
The cost of living, a challenging job market, difficulties in obtaining credit and historically high house prices, mean many people in their thirties and forties are having to squeeze adult needs and intolerances into juvenile lifestyles.
By Nicola Sullivan | Notebook, Property | Saturday, 1 September 2012 at 4:00 am
How first time buyers are saving for a deposit
First time buyers hoping to get by with a little help from their parents
By Alex Johnson | Property | Friday, 27 April 2012 at 10:55 am
Online House Hunter: Digital delights
Google may be under fire for its sharing of personal data but sharing data is what the internet is all about – our Online House Hunter shows how it can work to your advantage when looking to buy a house.
By Alan Cleaver | Property | Thursday, 1 March 2012 at 6:29 pm
Online House Hunter: Spring into action
Spring is in the air – and it’s time to put your home on the market. Our Online House Hunter shares some tips…
By Alan Cleaver | Property | Wednesday, 29 February 2012 at 7:05 pm
Online House Hunter: Second Steppers
Second Steppers – those ready to move out of their first home – are finding it difficult to sell or buy in these tough times.
By Alan Cleaver | Property | Monday, 27 February 2012 at 8:57 pm
Online House Hunter: Counting on Scrooge
One town in North Yorkshire has more reasons than most to be grateful to Charles Dickens. And while you may not have wanted Scrooge as a neighbour, Alan Cleaver takes a look at Malton’s house market today.
By Alan Cleaver | Property | Sunday, 26 February 2012 at 9:09 pm
Online House Hunter: Stamp duty deadline approaches…
Stamp duty relief on houses under £150,000 for First Time Buyers is coming to an end – but there’s a secret zero-rated housing stock the tax man isn’t shouting about,.
By Alan Cleaver | Property | Wednesday, 22 February 2012 at 9:00 pm
Online House Hunter: It’s grin up north
Carlisle is now the happiest place to live in the UK – so has the infamous cursing stone that blighted the city for so long been defeated at last? Our Online House Hunter takes a look
By Alan Cleaver | Property | Monday, 20 February 2012 at 9:35 pm
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