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UK mortgage rule change boosts affordability, making 51,602 more homes accessible to first-time buyers earning £30K.
A recent change in mortgage affordability rules has made 51,602 more homes accessible to first-time buyers in the UK, allowing those earning £30,000 to borrow up to 95% of a home’s value, increasing the maximum purchase price to £173,000.
This shift, prompted by updated Financial Conduct Authority guidance on stress-testing, enables lenders to use future product rates instead of current fixed margins, boosting borrowing capacity.
The move expands the number of homes within reach from 86,915 to 143,017.
Despite a slight drop in mortgage approvals to 64,530 in November 2025, net borrowing rose to £4.5 billion, and mortgage rates edged up to 4.20%.
First-time buyer transactions rose 18% in 2025, driven by improved affordability and regulatory changes.
El cambio de las reglas hipotecarias del Reino Unido aumenta la asequibilidad, haciendo que 51,602 casas más sean accesibles para los compradores por primera vez que ganan £ 30K.