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Kids, flats and student loans: Why UK first-time buyers are getting older

  • Posted on August 8, 2026
  • By Financial Times
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  • 1 min read
In brief

The UK property market presents unprecedented challenges for young adults, with homeownership being delayed into later years. Financial obstacles including student debt, stagnant wages, and rising property prices force many to establish families before securing permanent housing. This demographic shift reveals structural issues within the housing market, affecting lifestyle planning and long-term financial stability for an entire generation of British first-time buyers.

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Kids, flats and student loans: Why UK first-time buyers are getting older
Kids, flats and student loans: Why UK first-time buyers are getting older

One in three starts a family before having a home of their own
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