Highest number of affordable towns for First-Time Buyers since 2002 |  |
The proportion of UK towns and cities that are affordable for first-time buyers has risen to its highest level for a decade, according to the latest Halifax First-Time Buyer Review.
Martin Ellis, housing economist at Halifax, commented:
"With first-time buyers forming a vital part of the housing market, it is clearly encouraging that the number of those getting onto the property ladder for the first time may well increase this year, albeit from a historically low level. This partly reflects the substantial improvement in home affordability for first-time buyers since 2007, following the fall in house prices over the period."
"However, the continued uncertainty over the outlook for the UK economy and the difficulties faced by many in raising the necessary deposit remain significant hurdles for those wishing to buy their first home.”
