Buying your first home in Attleborough is never easy, but it’s not as impossible as headlines suggest. While prices are high, history shows affordability is improving—mortgage costs now take a smaller slice of income than in past decades, giving today’s buyers more breathing room.

A new £2m-plus home surcharge is billed as progressive, but its impact falls mainly on London and the South East, where many owners now face an annual bill from 2028. Critics warn it punishes long-term residents, cools the prime market and deepens regional divides, even as households weigh downsizing. Many fear a new cliff edge at £2m too.

Many Attleborough homeowners set out to move with optimism, only to find their plans stalled before they ever got going. The market has shifted, expectations have drifted, and ambitious pricing has quietly derailed countless moves. Understanding why this happens is the first step toward making your next chapter a reality.

Over the past half century, the British housing market has transformed beyond recognition. 🏡 House prices have risen dramatically, far outpacing inflation and wages. For some, the gains have been life-changing — for others, the climb onto the property ladder feels steeper than ever. Share your 1970s Attleborough stories below! 💬