READER QUESTION
Q I’m saving for my first home. What’s the average first-time buyer deposit?
A First-time buyers put down an average deposit of £53,414 last year, according to analysis from Halifax, down from £62,471 in 2022. However, there’s a huge difference by location – the average first-time buyer deposit in London in 2023 was £108,848, while in Northern Ireland it was £31,948.
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