Lack of affordable first-time buyer mortgages preventing purchases

15-Oct-2009

A lack of affordable first-time buyer mortgages is preventing people from getting on the first rung of the property ladder.

This is according to Steven Hilton, spokesperson for the National Landlords Association.

Mr Hilton pointed out that many people in their mid-20s are putting off buying a house until they have amassed a deposit. But with some lenders requiring a large starting sum, this may take longer, he said.

Furthermore, high property prices pose a problem to many young adults, he claimed.

Mr Hilton remarked: "The reality is that being a home owner for an increasing number of younger people is an unrealistic expectation nowadays

"At the moment, availability of affordable finance is the key thing that is preventing [it]."

His comments were made in response to new research from Spareroom.co.uk, which found the number of people choosing to rent accommodation is at an all-time high.

According to the organisation, lodger numbers rose by 67 per cent in the last year.

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