Would you believe it is cheaper today to buy a house as a first time buyer than in 1989 and 2007?

Would you believe it is cheaper today to buy a house as a first time buyer than in 1989 and 2007?

Yes it amazed us! It just shows how much the newspapers spin things for bad news. Of course the graph is going upwards, and it will be higher in Q4 - but interest rates need to rise 3% to 4% from where they are NOW to reach the levels of 1989 and 2007. Yes it’s tough out there - but it isn’t end of the world. Tell us your thoughts



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The latest figures on the average rent paid by new tenants in February 2026 reveal a market that is no longer moving in one direction across the UK. Instead, regional differences are becoming clearer, with some areas still seeing modest growth while others, particularly in the South, are starting to soften.

Welcome back to our weekly look at the Attleborough property market, where we track the trends shaping local homes. This month’s £ per square foot figure offers another snapshot of activity, revealing how the mix of properties for sale continues to influence the market’s rhythm. Please 'click the link' to read the article to learn more...

If you step back, a familiar pattern emerges. We rent when young, buy as life settles, and often own outright later on. Yet it’s not the same for everyone, with more people renting into later life. Property reflects life stages, choices and timing. To learn more, click the link and read on.