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Help to Buy

Help to Buy is a government scheme which helps people to get on or move up the property ladder. As rising house prices mean a continued struggle when it comes to raising a deposit, the government has also introduced variations on the same theme. This includes Help to Buy London and the Help to Buy ISA. You can find everything you need at our hub page.

Help to Buy: how it's impacted home buyers
March 3, 2021
The latest government figures reveal who has used the flagship scheme to step onto or up the housing ladder – and how.
Help to Buy and other government schemes for first-time buyers explained
November 16, 2020
Struggling to get a foot on the property ladder? Here's our simple round-up of the government schemes that could provide just the boost you need.
10 pros and cons of the Help to Buy ISA
November 7, 2019
The Help to Buy ISA, which gives you free money from the Government, is only open to new applicants for another three weeks. Here's a reminder of what it's all about.
What to do if you’ve bought a new build home on a leasehold
February 28, 2019
Leasehold new build houses are in the spotlight after buyers revealed they thought they’d purchased freehold new builds. Here’s what you need to know.
How does the Budget 2018 impact first-time buyers?
October 30, 2018
If you’re looking to buy your first home, here’s how the Government’s latest measures on Stamp Duty and Help to Buy could affect you.
First-time buyers take drastic measures to save for a deposit
February 23, 2018
Selling off belongings, working overtime and moving back in with mum and dad are among popular tactics used by budding homeowners to step on to the property ladder.
6 homes available under Help to Buy
November 15, 2017
The Government has pledged an extra £10bn to support Help to Buy, a scheme which runs until 2021. But what kind of home can you get? We’ve found 6 of the best on Zoopla.
Help to Buy numbers fall as property market stalls
June 26, 2017
Despite economic and political uncertainty, the Help to Buy scheme is still popular with those struggling to get on to the property ladder.