Investigation: future of mortgagesJun 26 2024

Why first-time buyers need more than new-builds and high LTVs

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Why first-time buyers need more than new-builds and high LTVs
Statistics show that new-builds are not necessarily cheaper than pre-owned properties (Darren Staples/Bloomberg)
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Increasing housing supply by building new homes and offering first-time buyers mortgages with high loan-to-values are often cited as solutions to increasing home ownership.

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