First time buyers are on the increase

The video discusses James, a 23-year-old first-time buyer in Bath, who relies on inheritance and living with parents to save for a house. It highlights the challenges faced by first-time buyers, including high house prices and the need for financial assistance from parents. The video provides statistics on first-time buyers, noting an increase since 2007 due to low mortgage rates and government schemes like Help to Buy. It also addresses regional variations in house prices, with London being the most expensive. The video concludes with James' determination to prioritize buying a property.

Discuss the impact of parental wealth on first-time buyers' ability to purchase property.

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What government initiatives have been introduced to assist first-time buyers?

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