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flag First-time UK homebuyers need an average £23,000 deposit, with savings taking nearly six years nationally.

flag First-time buyers in the UK need an average £23,000 for a 10% deposit, with costs ranging from £13,100 in the North East to £44,800 in London. flag Saving 10% of net income could take nearly six years nationally, up to nine in London. flag Over a third of buyers received financial help from family or friends in 2024–25. flag Mortgage payments may consume up to 50% of take-home pay for workers in lower-paying jobs. flag Nationwide expects modest affordability improvements as incomes grow faster than house prices and interest rates decline slightly.

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