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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anna Wise

First-time London buyers need £35,000 pay rise to qualify for mortgage, Zoopla says

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First time buyers will need to earn £12,250 more to afford a home as mortgage rates are set to be hiked up further this year, Zoopla has claimed.

Meanwhile, hopeful buyers in London will need a massive £35,000 more income to take out a loan on the average property compared to a year ago, according to the property portal’s house price index.

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