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Digital Tools Aid 85% of First-Time Homebuyers Amid Affordability Crisis

5/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

85% of first-time homebuyers use digital tools to compare interest rates.
Affordability challenges persist, with 65% paying top prices and 44% encountering unexpected costs.
In Western Australia, first-time buyers account for 37.7% of owner-occupier loans, favoring affordable housing.
UK homeownership concerns grow, especially around leasehold systems and stamp duty.
Keystart provides low-deposit loans to assist buyers in entering the market earlier.

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Story summary

85% of first-time homebuyers use digital tools to compare interest rates.
Affordability challenges persist, with 65% paying top prices and 44% encountering unexpected costs.
In Western Australia, first-time buyers account for 37.7% of owner-occupier loans, favoring affordable housing.
UK homeownership concerns grow, especially around leasehold systems and stamp duty.
Keystart provides low-deposit loans to assist buyers in entering the market earlier.