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flag UK first-time buyers shifted from mostly buying under £300K after a stamp duty change, but demand rose above that threshold as market adapted.

flag A shift in UK first-time homebuyers' behavior is underway, with 64.3% purchasing homes under £300,000 by September 2025, down from 72% in May, following a stamp duty rule change that reduced the nil-rate threshold from £425,000 to £300,000 in April. flag While the tax change initially spurred demand for lower-priced homes, market adaptation has led to increased purchases above £300,000. flag Deposit costs remain the top barrier, cited by 41% of buyers, ahead of property prices. flag Renters’ confidence in achieving homeownership within five years rose to 27%, and 30% are actively saving for a deposit. flag Barclays and Opinium Research data from October 2025 show minimal impact from anticipated tax changes, with only 4% of homeowners delaying sales.

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