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UK house prices rise in March as buyers return despite energy-led rate fears

Nationwide points to stronger momentum but warns higher swap rates could squeeze affordability

What is keeping first-time buyers from their homeownership dream?

Broker says buying a home is no longer simply a question of whether the client can afford the mortgage

Zero-deposit and six-times-income deals revive questions of risk and access

Are we back at the old risk frontier, or has first-time buyer lending simply caught up?

UK’s most affordable towns for families revealed

In some areas, families could get on the housing ladder for under £400 a month

List: Britain’s most affordable areas for first-time buyers

Local affordability improves in most areas; London remains an outlier

Monthly Spotlight: First Time Buyers

Every month, Mortgage Introducer produces a series of articles on a theme affecting mortgage professionals across the UK. All coverage through the month can be found here

Can 98% LTV mortgages unlock the first‑time buyer market?

Low-deposit mortgages open doors for first-time buyers – but risks remain

Average deposit now exceeds annual salary in most British housing markets

New analysis shows deposits outpacing earnings in nearly two-thirds of local areas

Early‑year lift in house prices sustained into February

Halifax data shows UK average house price reaching new high

High LTV mortgages: What are the advantages and risks for borrowers?

​​​​​​​Brokers say 5–10% deposits are now in demand as borrowers balance faster access with long-term risk