No Rings Attached: Homeownership Outranks Marriage As A Top Priority For UK Adults

Almost half of renters in a relationship saving to buy a home but affordability remains a concern

Around 48% of UK renters in a relationship are saving to buy a home, but doing so is “sparking tension and disagreements” in relationships.

Zoopla research reveals homeownership outranks marriage as top priority

As the allure of marriage increasingly takes a backseat for many, a new survey from Zoopla has revealed that the ambition of homeownership is a key financial driver for 48 per cent of UK renters in a relationship, dwarfing the eight per cent prioritising saving for a wedding. Just over half of all Gen Z (57 per cent) are now projected to marry, a considerable decline when compared to Gen X (72 per cent) and boomers (87 per cent)2. This aligns wi…

No Rings Attached: Homeownership Outranks Marriage As A Top Priority For UK Adults

As the allure of marriage increasingly takes a backseat for many, a new survey from Zoopla has revealed that the ambition of homeownership is a key financial driver for 48 per cent of UK renters in a relationship, dwarfing the eight per cent prioritising saving for a wedding.