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Lifetime ISA Shake-Up Confirmed in Budget

The government has announced a consultation to potentially scrap the Lifetime ISA in 2026, a major update for first-time buyers saving for a home. Discover what this means for you.

Santander's oldest first-time buyer is 70

Santander reveals a 14% surge in over-60s first-time buyers, with the oldest being 70. Discover why property dreams are being delayed and the consequences.

One in Five First-Time Buyers Over 40

New Santander figures reveal a staggering rise in older first-time buyers, with one in five now over 40. Experts warn the UK property market is 'broken'. Discover the data and the urgent call for more homes.

Martin Lewis Predicts Lifetime ISA Changes

Martin Lewis forecasts potential reforms to the Lifetime ISA in the Autumn Budget, including a higher property price threshold and penalty changes for first-time buyers.

Lifetime ISA penalties cost Brits over £100m

Exclusive: Brits paid £102m in Lifetime ISA penalties last year as the £450k property cap traps first-time buyers. Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged to reform scheme before autumn Budget.

HMRC fines 130,000 over Lifetime ISA rules

New data reveals over 129,000 savers hit with average penalties exceeding £13,500 for breaching Lifetime ISA cash withdrawal rules. Discover how to avoid the hefty charges.

Save £5k for a House Deposit in Just 12 Months

Financial expert Vicky Parry reveals practical strategies for first-time buyers to save a £5,000 house deposit in a year. Discover LISAs, budgeting, and savvy spending tips to get on the property ladder.

Kirstie Allsopp: Abolish Stamp Duty, MPs Told

TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp tells MPs stamp duty must be scrapped, arguing it stifles mobility and harms the economy. Experts reveal its disproportionate impact on London.

Property Expert Warns of 'Panic' Over Budget Tax Changes

Property expert Kirstie Allsopp tells MPs Britons are 'in a panic' about potential property tax reforms in Rachel Reeves' upcoming Budget. She calls for the abolition of stamp duty, arguing it harms the housing market. Discover the potential impact.

Westpac housing scheme applications double

Australia's Westpac reports unprecedented demand for Labor's Help to Buy scheme, with applications doubling as aspiring homeowners rush to secure shared equity mortgages.

Recreate British Pub Classics at Home

Discover how to master Britain's favourite pub classics in your own kitchen, from perfect fish and chips to irresistible sticky toffee pudding.

Nearly Half of Brits Still Dream of Home Ownership

New research reveals 48% of UK adults haven't given up on homeownership dreams despite property market challenges. Discover what's driving Britain's enduring love affair with owning property.

Young buyers sacrifice gardens in housing crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's housing crisis is forcing a generation of first-time buyers to abandon dreams of green spaces and gardens for cramped urban living.

Nationwide offers 5.5x salary mortgages

Nationwide Building Society expands its Helping Hand mortgage scheme, allowing borrowers to secure loans up to 5.5 times their income with new flexible criteria.

Perth Hills property sells for astonishing £37,000

A remarkable property in Perth Hills has sold for an astonishing £37,000, offering hope to first-time buyers in an otherwise unaffordable housing market. Discover how this bargain purchase defied all expectations.

Black British History's National Awakening

From classroom curricula to public memorials, Black British history is experiencing a remarkable renaissance. Discover how decades of activism are transforming how Britain remembers its past.

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