Video: What do first-time buyers need to know when taking out a mortgage?

First-time buyers looking to get their foot on the housing ladder face more challenges than ever before, with many finding themselves squeezed out of the property market due to soaring house prices and deposits.

Stephen Little speaks to David Hollingworth from mortgage broker London and Country about what first-time buyers can do to improve their chances of getting on the property ladder.

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