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The change that may help you get a mortgage as a first-time buyer

The change that may help you get a mortgage as a first-time buyer
BBC Business Sunday 02 August 2026, 23:16 UTC 1 min read
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More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk.

More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk.
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