Help to Buy

The government-backed Help to Buy scheme supports first time buyers, by providing an equity loan of up to 20% of the property's value. The loan is interest free for the first five years, after which interest is charged at 1.75%. The interest you pay will increase each year by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) plus 2% (1% if you took the equity loan before December 2019).

The buyer must put down a 5% deposit and take out a mortgage to cover the remaining amount. The scheme applies to new-build homes only and it must be the buyer’s main residence. The loan has a term of 25 years, but you’ll need to repay it earlier if you sell your home.

Help to Buy is a great way for first-time buyers to take their first step onto the property ladder and start building equity in their home.

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