New research from Bank of Scotland has revealed that first-time buyers in Scotland save £31,000 on average when buying their own home instead of renting. 

City living is becoming increasingly unaffordable across the UK, according to new research by Lloyds Bank. 

There was a sharp rise in the number of first-time buyers entering the market in 2017, despite having to put down a deposit that is more than double what was required ten years ago. 

The average price of a residential property in Scotland reached £145,992 in November 2017, according to the latest UK House Price Index. This is a rise of 3.6% compared to November last year, and an increase of 1.1% compared to the previous month. 

New research by Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Bank has revealed where the most expensive streets in Britain are currently located.