Lenders are willing to offer competitive mortgage rates to first time buyers with small deposits if they can secure a guarantor.

Deposits for first time buyers to purchase their first home have increased by 52% over the past decade according to the Halifax.

Outside the capital first time buyers taking their first step on the property ladder opt for houses rather than flats, says Zoopla.

Affordability levels in London are slowly starting to improve with average earnings rising at a faster pace than house price growth.

New purchase numbers in London have been improved by first time buyers increasing 1.2% compared to a year ago.

Gardens are considered so important homeowners will spend money to improve their outdoor space to increase property value.

First time buyers dream of owning a home is at risk of dying for middle-income Britain in the next decade, says Santander.

While campaigning for prime minister Boris Johnson may make radical changes to Stamp Duty cutting the cost to homeowners.

South West England has been revealed as the happiest region to live in Britain says research from Lloyds Bank and YouGov.

The government takes action to ban the sale of all new-build properties as leasehold to return fairness for the housing market.

More money is given by the bank of Mum and Dad than ever rising to £6.3 billion to help children buy their first home.

Home buyers in London are willing to pay the highest premium of £42,900 to live within 500m of a tube, metro or rail station.