Shared-ownership schemes which were once the preserve of key workers are becoming increasingly popular among first-time buyers, it has been suggested.

Two first-time buyers from Stirling have become the first couple to purchase a new home in the area with the help of the Scottish government's Low-cost Initiative for First Time Buyers (Lift).

First-time buyers with their sights set on the West Yorkshire market are being offered a property-ladder 'lifeline' by one developer.

Helping first time buyers features prominently in the govt paper; "Facing the housing challenge -action today, innovation for tomorrow". A series of further measures and reforms designed to help alleviate the current challenges in the housing market and to support the vital delivery of more homes over the long-term, have been announced by Housing Minister Caroline Flint...