55% of homeowners think affordability is the biggest issue facing the property market in 2023 according to new research from The Mortgage Lender which highlighted that there is concern...

First-home house price growth is outpacing the wider market, putting an even greater squeeze on affordability for those attempting to get on the property ladder.

Just half of Britain's local authority districts can be considered 'affordable' for homebuyers, with the other half requiring a huge leap in earnings to be able to secure a mortgage.