First-time buyers need €50k deposit

The average first-time buyer now has a deposit of almost €50,000, writes Joyce Fegan.

First-time buyers need €50k deposit

The average first-time buyer now has a deposit of almost €50,000, writes Joyce Fegan.

According to the latest housing affordability index by EBS and DKM economic consultants, the average national property suitable for first-time buyers was €245,662 with the average first-time buyer mortgage costing €196,530.

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