Written Question·Treasury·UIN 86149

First Time Buyers: Personal Savings

Tabled: 28 October 2025
Answered: 5 November 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the average time it takes a first-time buyer to save for a deposit.

Answer

Lucy Rigby
The UK benefits from a competitive mortgage market that offers various low deposit products; prospective buyers are encouraged to shop around and speak to a mortgage broker to find the best possible product for their circumstances. The government is commi...
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