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Broken Ladder - affordability gap infographic

This infographic has been designed to support members in increasing awareness and understanding of the current market challenges for first-time buyers to support industry's calls for a new equity loan scheme.

The main data points are informed by our 2026 report, Broken Ladder: The Affordability Gap.

Suggested alt text: Infographic titled 'Broken Ladder: Assessing the affordability gap' showing that homeownership in England has fallen from 71% in 2003 to 64.8% in 2024, resulting in 1.5 million fewer homeowners. It highlights barriers facing first-time buyers, including high house prices, large deposit requirements, and a £70,000 gap between borrowing power and home prices.