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Family home affordability rises but deposits and rising mortgage rates bite
Housing affordability has improved but with average mortgage interest rases rising a percentage point over the course of the year, property market activity is down 9% compared with 12 months ago according to property website Zoopla. The online portal said its latest analysis shows the proportion of two and three-bed houses that are “affordable” has increased from 45% in 2025
Family home affordability rises but deposits and rising mortgage rates bite
Housing affordability has improved but with average mortgage interest rases rising a percentage point over the course of the year, property market activity is down 9% compared with 12 months ago according to property website Zoopla. The online portal said its latest analysis shows the proportion of two and three-bed houses that are “affordable” has increased from 45% in 2025
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