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Your First Home scheme: how the 2.5% deposit works, and what it costs after five years
Read more: Your First Home scheme: how the 2.5% deposit works, and what it costs after five yearsThe Your First Home scheme lets first-time buyers in England buy a new-build home with a 2.5% deposit and a 20% government equity loan, interest free for five years. Who qualifies, the price caps, what you pay from year six, and what is still to be published.
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First Time Buyer ISA 2026: What the LISA Replacement Means for Savers
Read more: First Time Buyer ISA 2026: What the LISA Replacement Means for SaversThe First Time Buyer ISA replaces the Lifetime ISA for new savers from April 2029, with a 25% bonus paid when you buy, no age limit and no withdrawal charge. Here is the final design, what stays the same, and what it means if you already hold a LISA.
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Lifetime ISA Complete Guide 2026: Bonus, Penalty and LISA vs Pension
Read more: Lifetime ISA Complete Guide 2026: Bonus, Penalty and LISA vs PensionThe Lifetime ISA hands you a 25% government bonus, up to £1,000 a year, towards a first home or retirement. But the 25% withdrawal penalty is harsher than it first looks, the £450,000 property cap has not moved since 2017, and for many savers a pension still wins. Here is exactly how the LISA works…
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