Burnham unveils scheme to help first-time buyers onto the housing ladder
The prime minister says the plan aims to help people without support from the 'bank of mum and dad' get onto the property ladder.
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The prime minister, Andy Burnham, has announced a new scheme intended to help first-time buyers get onto the housing ladder, particularly those without financial support from family members.
Burnham said the initiative is aimed at people who lack access to the so-called "bank of mum and dad" — informal financial help from parents or relatives that has become an increasingly common route into homeownership as house prices have risen.
The announcement reflects continued pressure on the government to address concerns about housing affordability, which has been a persistent political issue as younger buyers struggle to save for deposits amid high property prices.
Further specifics of the scheme, including funding levels and eligibility criteria, were not detailed in the initial announcement.
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