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Small difference between RPI and CPI adds up to an awful lot over time
Taylor Wimpey chief says government scheme acted as ‘accelerant’ for house price growth
Woes compounded by difficulty of establishing value of underlying investments
The National Audit Office analyses the controversial scheme.
Audit office warns downturn in property values will hit loan book
Replacement Lisa product thin on the ground and carries lower interest rate
I’m concerned what might happen to property prices
This is a state-sponsored taxpayer exploitation machine — and bad for buyers too
Housebuilder to announce full-year profits of £1bn after benefiting from scheme
Mortgage lending data show the impact of Help to Buy and the Bank of Mum and Dad
English Housing Survey shows impact of Help to Buy and the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’
People are effectively being forced to gamble on a resumption of house price inflation
Figures show housing market’s dependence on government scheme
Founder and chairman Steve Morgan will step down next year
Flagship homeowner scheme — criticised for forcing up property prices — to end in 2023
UK housebuilder returns record results but shares hit by growing market uncertainty
Housebuilder’s profits up 13% on government equity loans and low interest rates
Big lenders refuse customers with government loans
Policy focus needs to switch to ‘last time buyers’ and better retirement living provision
Index-linked gilts may be expensive, but at least you know what you are getting
Borrowers are due to begin paying interest on their loans in April
First tranche of borrowers face first fees alongside potential interest rate rise
