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Key signs the time is right to buy a house
Daily Mirror UK
|January 21, 2026
How to know you're secure enough to step on the property ladder with the least pain
Finding a way on to the property ladder can feel impossible, and pressure can lead others to buy before they are ready. The average house price is £269,000 - in London it's around £600,000 - likely the biggest financial commitment you'll make in a lifetime.
Filling out a mortgage or stamp duty calculator online can give you an idea of what position you're in. But Emily Boxall, founder of financial education firm microfact.co.uk, warns: "One generic calculator won't paint the picture of your personal situation.”
These signs can help too...
This story is from the January 21, 2026 edition of Daily Mirror UK.
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