News
60% of aspiring homebuyers plan to purchase alone in 2026, survey finds
Despite this, 64% said they do not think homeownership is achievable for single buyers on the open market.
Solo Buyers
News
FTBs in the North save for deposits three times faster than in London, analysis finds
In Hull, a solo buyer needed 6.3 years to save a 10% deposit, with couples reducing this to 3.1 years.
Protection
49% of solo buyers take out mortgages without income protection – Zurich
29% said the cost put them off, while a quarter (25%) thought they were not at risk.
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37% of women plan to buy homes alone, research finds
The study from Skipton Building Society found that 37% of aspiring female FTBs planned to purchase solo, compared to 35% who wanted to buy with a partner.
Residential Mortgages
Solo FTBs up 13% as mortgage changes boost affordability – Santander
The bank’s data showed individual applicants surpassed joint applicants for the first time in five years.
News
More women choosing to buy homes solo, says Skipton
New research from Skipton Building Society shows more women are planning to buy a home alone than with a partner, with female solo applicants now outpacing men.