A new mortgage for first-time buyers with a deposit that hasn’t been handed to them on a plate will do more than just help young people get on to the property ladder, says James Moore.
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Housing minister to meet major banks in push to strengthen first-time buyer support
The housing minister, Matthew Pennycook, and economic secretary to the Treasury, Lucy Rigby, will meet with senior representatives from major high street banks today, as the government steps up efforts to increase homeownership and expand access to affordable housing under its Plan for Change.
Read MoreLenders raise mortgage rates ahead of interest rate decision
Best UK mortgage deals of the week, 11 September.
Read More‘Shock’ in store for 350,000 UK households on low-interest fixed-rate mortgages
Those on typical £200,000 mortgages taken out between October 2020 and February 2023 may see costs jump by £3,996 a year this winter.
Read MoreFrom offer to ownership: steps to take after mortgage approval
New research from Access Law Online highlights how careful preparation can help avoid delays, protect your investment, and ensure a smoother move into your new home.
Read MoreHouse prices jump to a new record – find out here how the West Midlands compares to other parts of the UK
House prices in the West Midlands are now at an average of almost £260,000, new figures reveal today.
Read MoreNatWest launches campaign to highlight Family-Backed Mortgage
The new campaign from T&P highlights how buyers can leverage family income to get on the housing ladder.
Read MoreBarclays hikes and Halifax cuts mortgage rates as low-deposit mortgage choice hits 17-year high
Best UK mortgage deals of the week, 4 September.
Read MoreMPs call for Lisa reform as strict rules stifle first-time buyers
An influential group of MPs has called for the Government to scrutinise the popular Lifetime Isa, amid claims the accounts disproportionately help well-off savers.
Read MoreBanks will offer first-time buyers ‘more firepower’ to get on property ladder
HSBC UK and First Direct have announced changes to their mortgage lending policies, to help some buyers take out bigger loans.
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