First-time buyers in the UK are paying 41% more in monthly mortgage repayments than a decade ago, despite property prices remaining broadly stable in real terms. The average mortgage rate has risen from 1.72% in 2016 to 5.13% currently, adding £353 to monthly payments.

​  First-time buyers in the UK are paying 41% more in monthly mortgage repayments than a decade ago, despite property prices remaining broadly stable in real terms. The average mortgage rate has risen from 1.72% in 2016 to 5.13% currently, adding £353 to monthly payments.  

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First-time buyers in the UK are paying 41% more in monthly mortgage repayments than a decade ago, despite property prices remaining broadly stable in real terms. The average mortgage rate has risen from 1.72% in 2016 to 5.13% currently, adding £353 to monthly payments.