The HomeOwner Survey 2019 - Concerns, trends and how we feel about our homes

Issues for aspiring first-time buyers Top and rising issues are similar among aspiring homeowners 9 in 10 say the ability to get on the ladder is a serious problem Among aspiring first-time buyers, the ability to get on the housing ladder is at highest level of concern since tracking began six years ago 91% of aspiring homeowners say the ability to get on the property ladder is a serious problem. Other top issues for aspiring first-time buyers include house prices (88%) and saving for a deposit (87%). While difficulty getting on the ladder is seen to be a growing problem, aspiration to own remains high More than seven in ten non-homeowners (72%) would like to own their home one day. Housing issues on the rise with UK adults generally are also rising concerns for aspiring homeowners – the quality of homes in particular Up 9% year on year, 72% of aspiring homeowners think housing quality is a serious problem.