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There’s been a three per cent drop in buyer demand as the increased cost of moving bites

In London, buyer demand is lower than a year ago, bucking the trend seen elsewhere in the UK, according to Zoopla.

The average first-time buyer mortgage payment could be around a fifth lower than the average rent, if buyers have a 20% deposit saved, Zoopla said.

First-time buyer mortgage payments could be around a fifth lower than average rents if buyers have a 20 per cent deposit saved

With London rents up 1.1 per cent, tenants in the capital now pay an average of £2,166pcm

The price gap between flats and houses in London is at a 30-year high — but here’s where canny buyers can look

Zoopla said found a 67% difference between the average UK flat price and the typical value of a house.

In the early months of 2025, lenders are racing to give the best deals to first-time buyers as the sales market gets off to a strong start. Latest data from Zoopla shows the year has kicked off with higher demand that in 2023 or 2024, as property value growth also…

Annual house price growth accelerated to 4.6% in December, but some experts said inflation figures released on Wednesday could affect mortgage rates.