First-time buyers pessimistic about securing a property

16th February 2026 Consumer Lending | #home buying

New research from the Building Societies Association (BSA) shows that many aspiring first-time buyers could be closer to owning their own home than they think, but too many are ruling themselves out before exploring what is possible. The findings show that almost half (47%) of people who want to buy their own home have never…

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One in three delay buying home

16th August 2024 Consumer Lending | #home buying

New data analysis from the Mortgage Advice Bureau shows that one in three people have delayed buying a home because of financial pressure stemming from matters such as high interest rates, steep rents and rising costs. The research shows that a fifth have taken on an extra job to increase their funds. In 1980, the…

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First-time buyers face toughest conditions in 70 years

23rd April 2024 Consumer Lending | #home buying

A new report from the Building Societies Association (BSA) has found that those looking to get onto the property ladder are facing the toughest conditions in 70 years. The BSA says that significant changes are required if we are to help prospective first-time buyers get onto the property ladder in the current housing market. It…

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