House prices are falling, but that doesn't mean you should buy now – here's what first-time buyers should consider
- Written by Alper Kara, Professor and Head of Department - Accounting, Finance and Economics, University of Huddersfield

House prices in the UK fell by 3.4% in the last year, the biggest annual fall in nearly 14 years. The inflation-adjusted average house price is now what it was in 2014.
While this may seem like good news, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the right time to get on the property ladder. Today, many in their...