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Old 05-07-2009, 04:47 PM
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Post Affordability for first-time buyers below 25 year average

In its latest First Time Buyer Affordability Review, Halifax has reported a significant improvement in the mortgage payments to earnings ratio.For the average first-time buyer, mortgage repayments account for 31% of average income, down from a peak of 48% in 2007 and below the long-term average of 37% recorded over the past 25 years.Furthermore, the [...]

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