30-Dec-2005
Mortgage lending in November of this year was significantly higher than at the same time in 2004, indicating that aspiring homeowners are managing to get onto the first rung of the property ladder.
29-Dec-2005
First time buyers will welcome the news that houses are still only selling at 93.5 per cent of their initial asking price,lessening the financial burden for aspiring homeowners
28-Dec-2005
Aspiring homeowners in the north have been urged to consider investing in a buy to let property as rental incomes are increasing at a higher rate than in the rest of the UK
23-Dec-2005
A new pilot programme in Edinburgh is helping more first time buyers to get onto the first rung of the property ladder through the Homestake project
22-Dec-2005
Better leadership is needed to ensure that local authorities meet their affordable homes targets and allow aspiring homeowners and key workers to get on the property ladder
21-Dec-2005
A London company has come up with an innovative new way of getting onto the first rung of the property ladder at a reasonable price, converting double-decker buses into fully equipped living spaces
20-Dec-2005
A number of private house building firms have been successful in their bid to gain access to funding under the Housing Corporation's New Partnerships in Affordable Housing programme, ensuring more affordable homes are built
19-Dec-2005
The number of first time buyers getting onto the first rung of the property ladder before the age of 25 has dropped by five per cent over the last nine years
16-Dec-2005
More affordable properties will be available to first time buyers thanks to the government's U-turn on Sipps, according to the National Association of Estate Agents
15-Dec-2005
While the government's plans for shared ownership schemes to help get more first time buyers into the property market have largely been welcomed, some fears over the lack of choice for aspiring homeowners have been raised
14-Dec-2005
Raising the deposit for a property is still the key issue for the majority of first time buyers, according to a new survey
13-Dec-2005
The prime minister has welcomed the shared ownership schemes announced in the pre-Budget report and the building of more affordable housing across the UK, hailing it as a breakthrough in tackling the housing shortage
12-Dec-2005
Levels of mortgage lending are set to increase over the next two years, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders
09-Dec-2005
First time buyers should seek expert advice before taking out a mortgage, according to Alliance & Leicester, to help them make an informed choice
08-Dec-2005
Regular and consistent saving is vital for first time buyers to get on the first rung of the property ladder, according to National Savings and Investments
07-Dec-2005
Over 500,000 new homes will be built across the UK in the next ten years, according to the deputy prime minister, in bid to provide more affordable housing opportunities for aspiring homeowners
06-Dec-2005
The chancellor has announced plans to help more first time buyers get on the first rung of the property ladder by offering them the chance to pay just 75 per cent of the property's price
05-Dec-2005
Energy conscious first time buyers will welcome plans to introduce a star rating system to ensure that new homes meet improved sustainability standards
02-Dec-2005
The National Housing Federation has called for a change in the definition of a key worker, arguing that changing it to "essential workers" would help more aspiring homeowners in rural areas to get on the first rung of the property ladder
01-Dec-2005
Growing concerns over a future pensions shortfall is encouraging more aspiring homeowners to enter the buy to let market as way of getting on the property ladder and providing for their retirement
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