The HomeOwner Survey 2018 - Issue, trends and how we feel about our homes

9 Housing Concerns - year on year changes (2018 vs 2017) The fastest rising housing issue over the past year is the leasehold/ freehold system. Up 6% in 2017 and up 8% in 2018, 56% say the leasehold/ freehold system including service charges, ground rent and other fees is a serious problem. The proportion who say getting a mortgage or remortgaging is a problem is down. Down 5% over the past year, 65% of UK adults say the ability to get a mortgage/ remortgage is a problem (and down from 72% in 2015). Stamp duty has receded as an issue. Likely as a result of first-time buyer relief, the proportion registering this as a problem is down 3% over the past year to 50% (and down from 64% in 2014). Housing Concerns Trend among UK Adults (2014-2018 Homeowner Survey) Issues for Aspiring Homeowners Results reveal a worsening picture for those wanting to get a foot on the property ladder. Among aspiring first time buyers, the proportion saying house prices (86%) and saving for a deposit (87%) is a serious problem is up over the past year. Housing Concerns Trend among Aspiring Homeowners (2014-2018 Homeowner Survey)