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September 23, 2021
Researchers at the University of York need help with research into whether using affordable homeownership schemes, such as Help to Buy or Shared Ownership can be a safer way for people to buy a home. So if you've bought your home using one of these schemes, read on to find out how you can help.
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October 9, 2019
We all know you pay more for a new build home. It's the same principle as when buy a new car. But latest research shows first-time buyers using a Help to Buy can pay up to 22% more. We take a look at this research and how you can avoid paying over the odds...
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June 19, 2019
With news this week that the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ is predicted to lend £6.3 billion this year, we look at what you need to know if you want to help your children get on the property ladder
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June 13, 2019
Three-fifths of homebuyers who used the government's Help to Buy scheme could have bought a home without it, the Government's spending watchdog the National Audit Office has revealed today. We take a look at how far Help to Buy has helped, where it falls down and what the options are to help first time buyers get a foot on the ladder.
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June 4, 2019
While 6 in 10 renters fear they will NEVER afford to own a home. Our latest Annual HomeOwners Survey looks at the litany of problems faced by renters and the options available to help them on the property ladder
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May 16, 2019
More than half of UK homeowners made tactical changes to their spending habits in order to get on the housing ladder,
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May 2, 2019
Help to Buy hit the headlines this week for good and bad reasons. We look at the growing popularity of the scheme and pitfalls with the Help to Buy ISA which left many having to call on the bank of Mum and Dad
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March 27, 2019
And government gives house builders wanting to use Help to Buy a warning - but will that that deliver quality housing?
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March 19, 2019
Saving a deposit for a house is an uphill battle. According to the latest stats from the Money Charity it would take 24 years to save the average deposit at the average savings rate out of the average salary. So with the number of first time buyers at its highest level in 12 years - how exactly is everyone saving enough to buy?
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March 14, 2019
In our latest mortgage round-up, finance journalist Ruth Jackson looks at a spate of good news including low interest rates, rising completions and how brokers are helping first-time buyers.
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October 25, 2018
If you're currently saving for a deposit, you might be wondering where's best to keep your money. We get an expert view on the options on offer.
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September 13, 2018
Borrowers name their top lender, Halifax relaunches cashback and the remortgaging boom continues - in this fortnight's mortgage update.
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April 26, 2018
House purchases hit decade high, AA does its bit for savvy homeowners and it’s payback time for Help to Buy - our consumer journalist Christine Toner has it all in this fortnight’s mortgage update.
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May 21, 2015
With house prices continuing to rise and salaries stuck it is no wonder that ‘generation rent’ are despairing at ever being able to save enough deposit to buy their own home.
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March 30, 2015
With an election a matter of weeks away, our 2015 Homeowner Survey, sponsored by BLP Insurance, myhomemove and Trustmark, asked the UK public which of the major housing policies touted by political parties they support.
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