Definition of quill for English Language Learners. : 1  the hollow central part of a feather. : 2  a large, stiff feather from the wing or tail of a bird. : 3  a pen that is made from a feather.
The average age of a first-time homeowner is 34, according to the most recent American Housing Survey data collected in 2009. Once first-time homeowners made up nearly half of all existing-home sales, but they now make up 35 percent, according to a recently released National Association of Realtors report.
Average price paid for a starter home has risen to Â£211,000. With average first-time deposit of 17% that means mortgage would have to be Â£175,000. At 4.5 times salary that requires earnings of Â£38,917. But average salary for 20 to 24-year-olds is Â£16,400, according to HMRC.