Rising living costs put squeeze on first time buyers despite mortgage costs falling to 2003 levels
A new Ability to Buy Index from RBS paints a mixed picture for first time buyers in Britain.
30 January 2012
While average mortgage payments have fallen to 2003 levels, it is now more difficult for first-time buyers to get a foot on the housing ladder than during the 2009 recession.
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