First-time buyers ‘positive’ about housing market, survey indicates

A new survey released today has indicated that a majority (67%) of first-time buyers feel that now is a good time to purchase their first home.

The survey by EBS Building Society said that about three in 10 first-time buyers are actively looking for their first home, with most of the balance (6 in 10) stating that they will be actively looking to buy before the year is out.