Growing number of women buying homes on their own - but face financial barriers

More women are planning to buy a home on their own rather than with a partner, according to new research. It was reported that 37 per cent of women intend to buy a property independently, compared to 35 per cent who plan to buy with a partner, with nine out of ten women considering it important to achieve this milestone on their own.

Four in ten cited the need to feel financially secure in their own right, while a third expressed a desire not to rely on a partner to progress in life. While many are motivated by the pursuit of independence, 41 per cent added that they wanted full control over decisions like where to live.

Data from Skipton Building Society also indicates that women are more likely to buy solo

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