{"id":4480,"date":"2025-12-03T10:00:55","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T09:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pfadvisors.co.uk\/?p=4480"},"modified":"2025-11-18T00:32:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T23:32:40","slug":"first-time-buyers-are-on-the-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pfadvisors.co.uk\/en\/first-time-buyers-are-on-the-move\/","title":{"rendered":"First-Time Buyers Are on the Move"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether it\u2019s a pet or a car, life\u2019s \u201cfirsts\u201d often bring out strong emotions. But when it comes to their first homes, today\u2019s first-time buyers<\/a> (FTBs) seem to be far less sentimental than previous generations.<\/p>\n

A recent survey revealed that one in four FTBs<\/strong> are ready to move on from their first home after just four and a half years on average<\/strong>. The main reason? A lack of space.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In an effort to climb onto the property ladder, over half (51%)<\/strong> of first-time buyers settle for smaller properties \u2014 studio flats or one- to two-bedroom homes \u2014 even if they already have dependents.<\/p>\n

Affordability also pushes many to make compromises on location. In fact, two-thirds of first-time buyers<\/strong> end up purchasing homes in areas they weren\u2019t familiar with before.<\/p>\n

This practical mindset means that people are moving on to their second homes much sooner than in the past. Compare that to older generations: 20% of Britons over the age of 80<\/strong> are still living in their very first homes.<\/p>\n

Times have changed \u2014 and for today\u2019s buyers, the first home is no longer a forever home, but a stepping stone to the next chapter.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8 Data accurate as of the date of publication<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udea8 The above material is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a sales offer or financial advice. Before taking out any insurance, mortgage, credit agreement or other financial product, you should obtain individual advice on your requirements and the general terms of the contract.<\/p>\n

Source: Quilter Financial Services \u2013 Essentially Mortgages Q4 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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