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

Housing concerns trends Top 2019 housing issues UK adults saying issue is a serious problem: • 87% ability to get on housing ladder • 85% saving for a deposit • 82% house prices Regional housing concerns London and the South-West are ‘hot spots’ for housing issues, while housing concerns are generally lower in Wales than other parts of the UK. Rising issues The fastest rising issue in 2019 is the quality of Britons’ homes. Leasehold/freehold system has risen sharply over the past 5 years. Concern with stamp duty and gazundering up year on year. Falling issues Housing issues declining over time: • Being able to get a mortgage or remortgage • Ability to move up the housing ladder • Although up in 2019, negative equity concerns have fallen sharply since tracking first began in 2014. Issues among aspiring homeowners Top & rising housing concerns are echoed by aspiring first-time buyers. Spotlight on leasehold problems The majority of leaseholders (54%) encounter difficulties. High cost of works and management fees top the list of leaseholder problems.