29/10/2026
First-time buyers, there's some exciting news from the Autumn Budget!
First Home Scheme, has now been officially confirmed! ✅
The new government scheme is being introduced to help first-time buyers purchase a new-build home with a much smaller deposit.
🏡 You could buy with just a 2.5% deposit, alongside a government equity loan worth 20% of the property's value, with no interest charged for the first 5 years.
So, when can you apply?
📆 Applications are expected to open in February 2027, although this date hasn't been fully confirmed yet.
Before that, pre-registration will open before the end of 2026.
You won't be committing to a purchase by registering. Instead, you'll receive more details about eligibility and the maximum property prices in your area.
More information is available here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/your-first-home/your-first-home
💷 There's also an update on savings for first-time buyers!
A new First Time Buyer ISA is being planned to offer a simpler way of saving towards a deposit.
It's intended to replace the Lifetime ISA for people opening a new account, but existing Lifetime ISA savers will be able to carry on using theirs.
No confirmed launch date for the new ISA just yet.
With these announcements, the future looks brighter for Furst time buyers
Thinking about buying your first home? We can help you explore your mortgage options and understand the buying process.
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