First-time buyer market share falls in 2025
Original Article Summary
The market share of first-time buyers in England and Wales has dropped by 10.4% since January, research from comparison site reallymoving shows. They made up 56.7% of buyers in August, down from 63.3% in January. Over the same period, the average price paid by FTBs fell by 3.1% from £280,610 in January to £271,784, suggesting […] The post First-time buyer market share falls in 2025 appeared first on PropertyWire.
PropMatch Curated Analysis
First-time buyer market share in England and Wales dropped 10.4% since January 2025, with average prices falling 3.1% to £271,784, indicating affordability constraints are reducing entry-level demand across all regions.
Investor Relevance
Signals potential weakening demand for entry-level properties, increased rental demand from priced-out buyers, and regional variations in market strength that could affect investment strategy, property values, and rental yields.
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