10 best places for first time buyers in and around the Black Country, according to locals
First-time buyers should look no further than the West Midlands according to folk from the Black Country, Wolverhampton, Cannock and South Staffordshire.
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We asked Express & Star readers where they thought the region's best neighbourhoods are for people looking to buy their first home and we weren't short of thoughts - the majority of local residents love their hometown for the affordability, friendly neighbours, and access to main roads, shops and schools.
Responding to a Facebook post, 85 social media users who live in the area shared their opinions on where first-time buyers should consider when house-hunting and why.
It is not unknown that young people are struggling to get on the property ladder due to increased cost of living and houses.
The average age of a first-time buyer in the UK is 33 years old, which reflects the increasing difficulties that young adults face when saving for a home.
But our readers have some great suggestions for areas with housing that is a bit more affordable than others. Here they are listed - but not in any particular order of one being better than the other.
