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First-home buyer surge more catch-up than boom

The post-Covid rush of first-time buyers into the market is pent-up demand, experts say.

Maria Slade Wed, 29 Jul 2020

The surge of first-home buyers into the property market is real, but may be more of a ‘relief rush’ than a boom, commentators say.

Latest statistics are all pointing to a big rise in the number of people buying their first home following the Covid-19 lockdown.

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