Government's 1% deposit mortgages "a high-stakes gamble and could potentially fuel house price bubble"
It has been reported that the UK government is exploring the introduction of 1% deposit (or 99% loan-to-value) mortgages as part of its new housing strategy, with a view to helping young people and first-time buyers purchase their homes. The aim of this initiative, which could be announced in the spring Budget, is to remove the financial barrier to home ownership of high deposits, with the UK government guaranteeing the mortgages. Newspage asked brokers for their thoughts, below.
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