Stamp-duty announcement fails to boost first-time buyer outlook

The latest Rightmove Consumer Confidence Survey reveals:

"The proportion of first-time buyers expecting to enter the market over the next 12 months is at a virtual standstill compared with last quarter..."

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April house price growth picks up

The latest Rightmove House Price Index reveals:

"With the onset of the traditional moving season, new sellers coming to market ignored any pre-election jitters and economic woes and pushed up their average asking prices by 2.6% (£5,898) this month..."

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Housing stock on the increase, say NAEA ‎

According to research from the National Association of Estate Agents:

"March has been an ecouraging month for the property market with a postive number of buyers looking to sell their home..."

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Halifax council tax offer returns for homebuyers

Halifax today announces the return of its offer available for homemovers and first time buyers:

"Designed to help with the costs of buying a new home, the offer means the lender will pay half of the first year's council tax bill, up to a maximum of £750..."

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Post Office offer new 90% LTV mortgage product aimed at FTB's

Business Secretary Lord Mandelson today announced a major expansion of the financial services offered by the Post Office:

"The Post Office will offer a new mortgage product with a 90% loan-to-value ratio aimed at first-time buyers. The Post Office will also increase its lending substantially, aiming to double the value of its mortgage book in the financial year 2010/11..."

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Northern Rock cuts mortgage rates to help first-time buyers

Northern Rock today announces rate reductions that make it easier for first-time buyers to get on the property ladder:

"Everyday range 2 Year Fixed rates for borrowers with a 15% deposit start from 5.49% (previously 6.69%) with a product fee, or 5.99% (previously 7.19%) without a product fee..."

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Abbey to reduce fixed rate mortgage product

Abbey for Intermediaries announced they have:

"Reduced the rate on their 85% LTV, 3 year Fixed rate Homebuyer product by 0.10% to 5.69% with a £995 fee..."

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42% of mortgage enquiries are from first-time buyers

Latest figures from unbiased.co.uk reveal:

"42% of enquiries for whole of market mortgage advice in February 2010 were from first time buyers looking to get their foot on the property ladder..."

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First-time buyer prices rise by 0.4%

Results from the latest FindaProperty.com's survey reveal:

"First-time buyer prices stable for 12 months but rise by 0.4% (almost £700) this month...."

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CML: Stamp duty rush caused 2yr December high in first-time buyers

According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders:

"The number of loans to first-time buyers hit a two-year high in December 2009, driven by a rush to buy properties in the £125,000 - £175,000 bracket before the year-end stamp duty concession expired..."

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