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Location is every bit as important as the building when it comes to putting down roots. Find out more about the homes we sell in the best-loved parts of England.
Reaching that first rung of the property ladder
Stepping onto the property ladder isn’t easy. First-time buyers face challenging circumstances on their journey to home ownership. If you’ve saved money for a deposit, you might be feeling impatient to finally claim your very own house key. There are some important considerations to make sure you iron out first.
I’ve saved a deposit, but what next?
A recent report* has found that, in their desperation to have someplace to call their own, up to 82% of the UK's first-time buyers have some secret regrets about their home purchase, with many admitting they wish they’d spent longer considering location and not ‘settling’ for an area they don’t love. We understand location is every bit as important as the building itself when it comes to laying down roots, which is why we sell homes in some of the best-loved parts of England – including one northern city that has topped London as the official First-Time Buyer Capital of Britain…
Manchester
New research* has revealed that 75% of house purchases in Manchester in 2023 were first-time buyers – a huge 65% increase since 2020. Across the rest of the country first-timer buyers represent just 49% of home purchases (excluding London).
So why are all the first timers flocking to Manchester? Well, it’s a world-class UK city at a more affordable cost. It boasts robust employment opportunities, excellent transport links and a thriving youthful cultural scene. Plus, it has some fantastic neighbourhoods to choose from…
Our homes at Islington Wharf in Central Manchester are just a stone’s throw from Cutting Room Square – named one of the coolest streets in the world**. In Salford Quays our apartments and duplexes at Furness Quay overlook the water and Old Trafford.
* Report compiled by Halifax
