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Want to help first-time buyers? Start by helping their grandparents move

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31.10.2026

It’s abundantly clear the UK needs more homes, but forecasts suggest the Government’s ambitions are at risk.

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The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) expects 190,000 fewer net additions to our housing stock than forecast in March, raising serious questions about the reality of the 1.5 million homes target.

Support for first-time buyers is, of course, welcome. The Chancellor’s new plans, from the ‘Your First Home’ equity loan to ISA reforms, give younger buyers a fresh chance to........

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