The dream of owning a home just got a little easier. In July 2025, the government launched Freedom to Buy, a permanent mortgage guarantee scheme designed to help more buyers step onto—or move up—the property ladder. Continue reading “Freedom to Buy: Making Homeownership Accessible”
Category: Help to Buy
Help to Buy deadline draws near
The Government’s Help to Buy scheme is coming to a close and the deadline for new applications is 31st October this year. All applications for purchasing properties through the Help to Buy scheme must be submitted before the October deadline – and only properties that will be build-complete by 31st December 2022 will be eligible for the scheme. Continue reading “Help to Buy deadline draws near”
Help to Build Equity Loan scheme launched
After the recent government announcement of further help being offered to first-time buyers as they try to get onto the property ladder, we thought it would be a good time to breakdown what the Help to Build Equity Loan scheme is and how it may be able to help you. Continue reading “Help to Build Equity Loan scheme launched”
The highs and lows of Help to Buy
The government has recently launched the latest version of the Help to Buy: Equity Loan scheme. You might be wondering if it’s right for you. So, here is our handy guide to the benefits and considerations of Help to Buy. Continue reading “The highs and lows of Help to Buy”
First-time buyers & coronavirus
Being a first-time buyer can be confusing at the best of times and the current coronavirus pandemic brings even more challenges. But don’t panic. There are still ways that you can buy a home and we are here to tell you what they are. Continue reading “First-time buyers & coronavirus”
Help to Buy Celebrates its fifth birthday
The government’s flagship housing policy is now celebrating five years of helping people like you save for and buy their dream home. Since its inception in 2013, the government has launched various related schemes, including the Help to Buy ISA, Shared Ownership, and the Help to Buy: Mortgage Guarantee Scheme. Continue reading “Help to Buy Celebrates its fifth birthday”