Three in five first-time buyers depend on the bank of mum and dad in order to get onto the property ladder, according to research by Just Group. In the last five years, 61 per cent of FTBs relied on financial help from relatives in order to purchase a property. In comparison, just 20 per cent of FTBs relied on financial assistance from relatives 30 years ago.
We’ve handpicked ten gorgeous gifts for new homeowners this Christmas. You can’t go wrong with some of these timeless classics, however many times you’ve moved house! And if you’ve recently moved yourself, then you may well want to treat yourself to something special to mark your first Christmas in your new home.
