Problems
Articles explaining affordable housing challenges and their impact on different groups. Topics include housing shortages, repossession, first-time buyer struggles and the relationship between economic conditions and homeownership.
Can I Have an Affordable Green Home?
Green mortgages and energy-efficient homes can be affordable if you know where to look and what lenders offer.
Effect of a Recession on Mortgage Repayments
How recessions affect mortgage payments and why fixed-rate mortgages offer protection when interest rates rise.
Finding an Affordable Mortgage When Disabled
Disabled people in the UK face real barriers getting mortgages, but some schemes and options can help you buy a home.
Finding an Affordable Mortgage When in the Armed Forces
Armed forces personnel can struggle to get affordable mortgages due to overseas postings and credit issues, but options exist.
How the Credit Crunch Affects First Time Buyers
First-time buyers face stricter lending rules during a credit crunch, but lower prices and less competition create real opportunities to negotiate deals.
Lack of Affordable Housing in the UK
Why first-time buyers in the UK can't afford homes and are stuck renting well into their thirties.
Low Income Housing
If you're on a low income and struggling to afford housing, low income properties and government support options might help you get a home.
The Facts: Average Age of First-time Buyers
Most first-time buyers are now waiting until their 40s to purchase a home, a significant shift from a decade ago.
What if Your Home Is Repossessed?
Repossession happens when you can't pay your mortgage, but you have options to fight it or negotiate before losing your home.
Where Is the Biggest Shortage of Affordable Housing?
UK house prices are highest in the South, with Windsor and Maidenhead leading at over £425,000, while the North has the most affordable options.
Who Needs Affordable Housing?
The UK faces a critical shortage of affordable housing, but what exactly counts as affordable and who really needs it.
Why Is There a Shortage of Affordable Housing?
Rising house prices and low construction rates are leaving millions unable to afford homes and stuck renting indefinitely.