According to one expert, the ongoing economic slowdown is necessitating that first-time buyers assess all their options before they buy a property.
Alexander Hall, an independent
mortgage advice firm, states that looking at the current housing
market and what could potentially happen in the future in relation to their personal circumstances is essential when considering buying a new
home.
Spokesperson for the company Andy Pratt explains that thinking about what would happen if house prices go up, or fall further, as well as how long they intend to be in the property is vital for first-time buyers.
"The one really, really important thing that
first-time buyers need to understand is that they should look at the options," he says.
Going to an independent mortgage advisor is one way in which these factors can be assessed, Mr Pratt advised.
House prices are expected to fall a further 15 per cent in the next two years, according to a Morgan Stanley report published earlier this month.
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