A flood of landlords deserting the buy-to-let market, caused by a mix of higher taxes and tougher regulations, is enabling many first-time buyers to finally get a foot on the housing ladder.

Getting on the property ladder is something most people will only achieve in their thirties or forties, if at all.

A flood of landlords deserting the buy-to-let market, caused by a mix of higher taxes and tougher regulations, is enabling many first-time buyers to finally get a foot on the…