The prime minister has proposed a new scheme which will increase the availability of long-term, fixed rate 5% deposit mortgages. But will it help first-time buyers who are renting?

Generation buy: can 5% deposit mortgages help first-time buyers?

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What does the current mortgage situation look like for first-time buyers? 

How could the 95% mortgage scheme affect our chances of getting a mortgage?

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What options are currently available for private renters looking to buy?

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The long-term, fixed rate mortgages proposed under the Prime Minister’s plans might not be the lifeline they initially appear to be.

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