69 h. ago 'I couldn't get on the property ladder so bought a £30k home in Europe'

Lauren had been living in Los Angeles for close to 10 years when she decided she was ready to buy a home - but found she was outpriced in her home country

Society

3 d. ago ‘Race’ for buyers to get on the property ladder before stamp duty rises in April

One recent home buyer has told how there was ‘huge’ pressure on the professionals involved in the sale to get everything sorted.

Politics

3 d. ago More than a hundred new homes coming to Oldham could 'help people get on the property ladder'

The new homes were approved unanimously by the council.

Society

6 d. ago A lifelong renter became an estate agent to buy her first home

A woman resigned to renting for life got on the property ladder by temporarily becoming an estate agent – to learn the tricks of the trade.

Society

7 d. ago Sarah Beeny moves viewers to tears as she opens up about her battle with cancer on Great British Bake Off Stand Up To Cancer special

The Property Ladder legend, 53, appeared on the show - which aims to raise funds for cancer patients and treatments - alongside Roman Kemp, Maxine Peake and Amelia Dimoldenberg .

Events

1 week ago Inside Sarah Beeny's £3m 'Downton Abbey' home as she's ordered to tear down extension

Sarah Beeny and her husband Graham Swift have spent years creating their dream home in Somerset - and it's not hard to see why the former Property Ladder presenter is so smitten

Economics

3 w. ago UK's cheapest town for first time buyers is named with £84k homes

Getting on the property ladder can feel like an impossible feat for many, especially with sky-high mortgage rates. However, this charming little town could soon be called home for just £84,352

Economics

3 w. ago Man buys fully functioning house on Amazon for £30,000 – but there's a catch

With the property ladder beyond the reach of most people, one YouTuber claims to have purchased a life-sized flatpack dwelling from Amazon. So is it actually worth it?

Economics

3 w. ago 'I bought a house on Amazon for £30k but there was one massive issue'

A YouTuber has gone viral after buying a house from online retailer Amazon, leaving many wondering if this could be their chance to finally get on the property ladder

Economics

3 w. ago Financial regulator pledges ‘swift action’ to help people get on property ladder

The Financial Conduct Authority will take a look at simplifying the rules around getting a mortgage in a bid to help people struggling to get on the property ladder

Politics

3 w. ago Taylor Wimpey to host First Time Buyer event in Bathgate this Sunday

With an Independent Mortgage Specialist available to provide free mortgage advice, it’s an ideal time for first-time buyers to explore how easy getting on the property ladder is.

Politics