One in three aspiring buyers confused by property jargon

Created Nov 10, 2026 • AI-generated summary

OneFamily research surveying 3,000 UK adults aged 18 to 40 found 36% did not understand property-buying jargon and acronyms. Among those planning to buy within 12 months, 32% still struggled with terminology, 32% were unclear about stamp duty, 29% did not understand the difference between leasehold and freehold, 44% understood the mortgage process, and 41% felt comfortable with legal paperwork. Includes first-time buyer Maya Battle's account and OneFamily's call for clearer information and financial education. Membership limited to coverage of this specific OneFamily survey release and its findings.