Ways to afford your own place
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Consider buying with a sibling or friend rather than just a partner.
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Some lenders have products that mean you don’t pay anything on your mortgage for the first couple of months to help you over the rest of your moving costs.
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If you open a Lifetime ISA before you’re 40, you can use it to save for a deposit. The government will add a 25% bonus to your savings, up to a maximum of £1,000 per year.
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Have a look at shared ownership. You don’t have to share with anyone. Instead, it means you buy a share of the property and pay rent to a landlord on the rest.
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In Wales, you may qualify for a loan to help with the cost of a new-build home if you’re a first-time buyer