Top 10 most affordable places for first time buyers

Looking to get onto the property ladder? We reveal the top 10 most affordable places in the UK to buy a house

Scotland has some of the most affordable first time buyers house prices in the UK
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While the property market may look unattainable for first time buyers, some locations are more affordable than others.

It's becoming increasingly challenging for potential new homebuyers to enter the property market. Recent data from Santander shows that 18% of first time buyers are now over 40 - a significant increase from 36 in 2022.

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Oojal has a background in consumer journalism and is interested in helping people make the most of their money.Oojal has an MA in international journalism from Cardiff University, and before joining MoneyWeek, she worked for Look After My Bills, a personal finance website, where she covered guides on household bills and money-saving deals.Her bylines can be found on Newsquest, Voice Wales, DIVA and Sony Music, and she has explored subjects ranging from politics and LGBTQIA+ issues to food and entertainment.Outside of work, Oojal enjoys travelling, going to the movies and learning Spanish with a little green owl.