27% fall in first-time buyer inquiries seen by Zoopla as people ‘pause and wait’

27% fall in first-time buyer inquiries seen by Zoopla as people ‘pause and wait’

The Bank of England base rate increased from 3.75% to 4% last week, increasing some mortgage costs.

First-time buyer enquiries down 27% year-on-year – Zoopla

First-time buyer (FTB) enquiries dropped by 27% year-on-year in the week to 8th November 2026, analysis from Zoopla found.