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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Vicky Shaw

First-time buyers ‘seeking smaller homes amid higher rents and mortgage rises’

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First-time buyers are increasingly favouring smaller properties as they adjust their expectations amid higher mortgage rates and look to get away from rapidly rising rents, according to a property website.

A report from Zoopla said that, while three-bedroom homes remain the most sought-after property type for people taking their first step on the property ladder, “there is a clear shift in (first-time buyer) demand towards two-bed flats”.

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