Are you a first-time buyer in England? Would the government’s Your First Home scheme help you?
Last month, the government announced plans for Your First Home (YFH), a scheme which aims to give a helping hand to first-time buyers who do not have the luxury of being able to call on the “bank of mum and dad”.
YFH applies to England only and is just for prospective first-time buyers looking to buy a new-build flat or house.
It is intended to help buyers who have a regular income but have been unable to save for a large deposit or don’t have financial support from their family.
Those taking part in the new scheme will be offered a government-backed equity loan worth 20% of the purchase price.
Meanwhile, the minimum deposit the buyer will have to put down will be just 2.5%. That means the buyer will only need to take out a standard mortgage for 77.5% of the property’s value.
Because the equity loan part will initially be interest-free, the government says participants “could save hundreds of pounds per month” compared with the standard 95% mortgage popular with many first-time buyers.
More details of the scheme will be announced at the budget on 28 October.
We would like to speak to first-time buyers in England. Would this new scheme help you get on the property ladder, and do you think you would apply for it (if eligible)?
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