The average age of a first-time buyer in the UK is now 30, according to new research from Halifax, but this masks a seven-year age gap among those coming on to the housing ladder.

The value of homes in Great Britain increased by £21.07 a day on average during the first six months of 2016, according to recently published figures. 

Despite the uncertainty caused by the Brexit decision, house prices still look likely to increase by 5.7% on average during 2016, according to the Centre for Economic and Business Research (Cebr).