The high cost of buying is delaying more than four out of every 10 prospective first-time buyers from getting onto the property ladder.

A new study has found that almost a third of people don’t know the size of the deposit they would need to buy their own home.

Although gifting money towards a deposit may seem straightforward, there can be tax implications.

According to new analysis from Yopa, in some regions of the country, as many as 85% of homes will still be available tax-free following a reduction in stamp duty relief.

The current Stamp Duty threshold of £425,000 is set to revert back to £300,000 in April next year.

The Chancellor chose not to extend the current stamp duty relief given to first-time buyers during her first Budget.

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If the government fails to extend the current stamp duty relief beyond March tomorrow, it would make very little difference to the average first-time buyer according to new data from...

Calls are mounting for the government to announce changes in the Autumn Budget that will help kick-start the first-time buyers’ market.

Over three-quarters of aspiring first-time buyers believe the government should do more to support them in getting on the property ladder